Original Article
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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2014; 20(10): 2641-2652
Published online Mar 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i10.2641
Sodium alginate ameliorates indomethacin-induced gastrointestinal mucosal injury via inhibiting translocation in rats
Atsuki Yamamoto, Tomokazu Itoh, Reishi Nasu, Ryuichi Nishida
Atsuki Yamamoto, Tomokazu Itoh, Reishi Nasu, Ryuichi Nishida, Pharmaceutical research laboratories, Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Kawachinagano, Osaka 586-0006, Japan
Atsuki Yamamoto, KATAYAMA SEIYAKUSYO Co., Ltd., Hirakata, Osaka 573-1132, Japan
Tomokazu Itoh, Ryuichi Nishida, Kaigen Pharma Co., Ltd., Doshomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0045, Japan
Author contributions: Yamamoto A, Itoh T, Nasu R and Nishida R performed experiments; Yamamoto A designed the study and wrote the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Mr. Atsuki Yamamoto, Pharmaceutical Research Laboratories, Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Matsugaoka-nakamachi 1330-1, Kawachinagano, Osaka 586-0006, Japan. yamamoto-at@sakai-chem.co.jp
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Received: August 21, 2013
Revised: November 28, 2013
Accepted: January 2, 2014
Published online: March 14, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: Sodium alginate ameliorates small intestinal enteritis via bacterial translocation.