Cross-species comparison of genes related to nutrient sensing mechanisms expressed along the intestine.

Intestinal chemosensory receptors and transporters are able to detect food-derived molecules and are involved in the modulation of gut hormone release. Gut hormones play an important role in the regulation of food intake and the control of gastrointestinal functioning. This mechanism is often referr...

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Main Authors: Nikkie van der Wielen, Mark van Avesaat, Nicole J W de Wit, Jack T W E Vogels, Freddy Troost, Ad Masclee, Sietse-Jan Koopmans, Jan van der Meulen, Mark V Boekschoten, Michael Müller, Henk F J Hendriks, Renger F Witkamp, Jocelijn Meijerink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4162619?pdf=render