Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Neurotrophins are implicated in the physiology and pathophysiology of the mature gastrointestinal tract (GIT) such as motility and inflammatory bowel disease. Moreover, GIT disturbances has been attributed to hyperinsuliemia. Insulin-neurotrophins interactions in the (GIT) have not been investigated yet.Aim: To test the effect of Insulin on the expression of neurotrophins in the muscular wall of mice intestine and colon.<p class="abstext"...