Non-invasive Method for Evaluation of Gastrocecal Transit Time by Using a Breath Test in Conscious Rats

Abstract.: The aim of this study was to establish a method for evaluating gastrocecal transit time using a simple and noninvasive 13C breath-test system in conscious rats. After fasting, rats were orally administered lactose-[13C]ureide. 13CO2 level in the expired air was measured at appropriate int...

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Main Authors: Masayuki Uchida, Kaori Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319311995