Effects of ascorbic acid on the vasoactive intestinal peptide synthesis in the ileum submucous plexus of normal rats Efeitos do ácido ascórbico sobre a síntese de peptídio intestinal vasoativo do plexo submucoso do íleo de ratos normais

BACKGROUND: The aging process is a deteriorating process that attacks the gastrointestinal tract, causing changes in the number and size of neurons from the enteric nervous system. The activity of free radicals on enteric neurons is helped by the significant reduction of antioxidants. AIM: Evaluate...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline Nelisis Zanoni, Priscila de Freitas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos e Pesquisas de Gastroenterologia (IBEPEGE) 2005-09-01
Series:Arquivos de Gastroenterologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-28032005000300012

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