Mucin and total luminal content of fluid after administration of non-sulphated fibres
|
Mucin (μg/mg DNA) | Total fluid content (mg/cm) | n | |
| Control group | 131.9 (6.5) | 89.7 (2.3) | 10 |
| Alginate (25 mg/l) | 310.1 (24.3)1-150 | 103.3 (8.8) | 10 |
| Pectin (25 mg/l) | 174.7 (20.1) | 90.4 (7.8) | 5 |
| Arabic gum (25 mg/l) | 199.9 (24.4) | 88.7 (7.4) | 8 |
| Cellulose (25 mg/l) | 127.3 (17.2) | 79.9 (1.21) | 5 |
Values are mean (SE). n = no of animals. Total fluid luminal content represents fluid content + adherent mucus gel.
↵1-150 p<0.05 compared with control group.