Table 1

Accumulation of radiolabel originating form [14C]putrescine incorporated into the jejunum or small intestine in relation to the dose of the whole body

Time (min) 14C label
Jejunum1-150 (pmol)Small intestinal tissue (pmol)Whole body1-151 (nmol)
After intragastric intubation
 30107  (24)759  (258)  (8.9%)1.87  (0.93)  (22%)
 60118 (63)870 (115)  (10.2%)2.04 (0.76)  (24%)
 90247 (82)1307 (132)  (15.4%)3.06 (0.42)  (36%)
 120215 (67)1598 (281)  (18.8%)2.38 (0.51)  (28%)
 150146 (24)1179 (165)  (13.9%)1.44 (0.17)  (17%)
 18090 (21)619 (244)  (7.3%)0.68 (0.25)  (8%)
After intraperitoneal injection
 60167 (13)582 (98)   (6.8%)7.91 (0.25)  (97%)
  • Data represent mean (SD) for five rats per treatment.

  • 1-150 5–25 cm segment from the pylorus.

  • 1-151 Excluding small bowel.