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Copyright ©2008 The WJG Press and Baishideng.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2008; 14(3): 348-353
Published online Jan 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.348
Table 2 Selected non-peptide factors with relevance for intestinal epithelial wound healing
FactorMechanism of actionReferences
Lysophosphatidic acidStimulates intestinal epithelial restitution and inhibits intestinal epithelial proliferation[61,67]
PolyaminesStimulate intestinal epithelial restitution and proliferation[11,66,75]
Adenine nucleotidesStimulate intestinal epithelial restitution and inhibit intestinal epithelial proliferation[59]
Short chain fatty acidsStimulate intestinal epithelial migration[63,76]
GlutamineStimulates intestinal epithelial proliferation and migration[76,77]