A physiological level of rhubarb fiber increases proglucagon gene expression and modulates intestinal glucose uptake in rats.

Reimer, R A

A physiological level of rhubarb fiber increases proglucagon gene expression and modulates intestinal glucose uptake in rats. [electronic resource] - The Journal of nutrition Oct 1997 - 1923-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0022-3166

10.1093/jn/127.10.1923 doi


Animals
C-Peptide--blood
Cellulose--administration & dosage
Dietary Fiber--pharmacology
Gene Expression Regulation--drug effects
Glucagon--genetics
Glucose--pharmacokinetics
Homeostasis
Insulin--blood
Intestinal Absorption--drug effects
Intestine, Small--drug effects
Male
Plants, Medicinal
Proglucagon
Protein Precursors--genetics
RNA, Messenger--genetics
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Rheum
Up-Regulation