The Hydrophobic Barrier Properties of Gastrointestinal Mucus
Abstract
Impressive evidence has accumulated over the past 12 years indicating that one of the potentially important biophysical characteristics of mucus relates to its hydrophobic character. This surface property is region specific and reaches high values in the stomach and colon, where barrier properties against noxious agents in the lumen are most important. The hydrophobic properties of mucus appear to be related to its lipidic constituents and...
Paper Details
Title
The Hydrophobic Barrier Properties of Gastrointestinal Mucus
Published Date
Oct 1, 1995
Journal
Volume
57
Issue
1
Pages
565 - 583
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