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The Absorption of Fat by Germfree and Conventionalized Rats

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Numerous differences in the morphology of the gastrointestinal tract have been demonstrated between germfree and conventional animals (1–7). Differences have also been observed in the intestinal absorption of xylose (8), thiamine (9), and methionine (10), all of which are more rapidly absorbed in germfree animals. The balance studies of Evrard, et al. (11), suggest that utilization of dietary fat is accomplished more efficiently in germfree rats although Wiech, et al. (12) were unable to demonstrate differences between germfree and conventional rats in the absorption of lino-leic acid.

This investigation was conducted as part of Western Regional Research Project W-88 and was supported in part by RRF-2279.

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  1. Department of Clinical Sciences and Radiobiology Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California, USA

    Mario Reina-Guerra, B. Tennant, D. Harrold & M. Goldman

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  1. Roswell Park Memorial Institute, New York State Department of Health, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA

    Edwin A. Mirand

  2. Canisius College, Niagara University, Niagara University, New York, Buffalo, New York, USA

    Edwin A. Mirand

  3. Department of Biochemical Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA

    Nathan Back

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Reina-Guerra, M., Tennant, B., Harrold, D., Goldman, M. (1969). The Absorption of Fat by Germfree and Conventionalized Rats. In: Mirand, E.A., Back, N. (eds) Germ-Free Biology Experimental and Clinical Aspects. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 3. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6495-3_38

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