Chronobiologic studies of intestinal epithelium in the acute phase of opisthorchiasis
Molchanova, E.G.; Ginovker, A.G.
Biulleten' Eksperimental'noi Biologii i Meditsiny 89(6): 735-737
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0365-9615 PMID: 7397367 Document Number: 160118
Acute opisthorchiasis was simulated on 64 golden hamsters to reveal circadian rhythms of mitotic activity in the jejunum, ileum and cecum epithelium, with a maximum amounting to 3 hours. Acute opisthorchiasis modifies the mitotic regimen of the test parts of the intestine, smooths and distorts the rhythm. A conclusion is drawn about the reduced functional-structural reserves of gastrointestinal tract epithelium in helminthiasis in question.