Basic Research
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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 15, 2003; 9(3): 534-538
Published online Mar 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i3.534
Table 1 Characteristics of control and cirrhotic rats
Control ratsCirrhotic rats
Number of animal2525
IBO(%)020/25(80%)b
Total jejunal bacteria contents (CFU/mL)0.54 ± 0.181.59 ± 0.48b
Bacterial translocation(%)012/25(48%)b
Endotoxin level(pg/mL)0.11 ± 0.0580.648 ± 0.134b
Intestinal transit (geometric center ratio)0.49 ± 0.080.31 ± 0.06a
Intestinal permeability (%urinary excretionof 99mTc-DTPA)1.62 ± 0.816.1 ± 7.6b