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Isolating and Using Sections of Bovine Mesenteric Artery and Vein as a Bioassay to Test for Vasoactivity in the Small Intestine
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Isolating and Using Sections of Bovine Mesenteric Artery and Vein as a Bioassay to Test for Vasoactivity in the Small Intestine
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07:32 min

October 07, 2014

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  • 00:05Title
  • 01:37Vasculature Collection and Preperation
  • 03:58Vasoactivity Bioassay
  • 05:44Results: Representative Mesenteric Artery and Vein Responses
  • 06:51Conclusion

Summary

Automatic Translation

The small intestine is frequently exposed to toxins that can influence blood flow and negatively impact nutrient absorption. Using a multimyograph and mesenteric artery and vein isolates, compounds or toxins of interest can be screened for vasoactivity.

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