Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2006; 12(26): 4117-4129
Published online Jul 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i26.4117
Figure 5
Figure 5 Neural or humoral mechanism involvement in the early release of GLP-2. The delivery of a meal significantly increases serum GLP-2 levels in rats with discontinuous small bowel (ANOVA, P < 0.007). The disruption of the continuity of the bowel (stoma creation) did not inhibit the initial nutrient-stimulated GLP-2 response. Thus, GLP-2 production is increased at least in part by neural and/or hormonal mechanisms. Serum GLP-2 levels reported as ng/mL.