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Effect of sucralfate on the viscosity of gastric mucus and the permeability to hydrogen ion. 1986

B L Slomiany, and W Laszewicz, and A Slomiany

The effect of sucralfate on the viscosity of pig gastric mucus and on its ability to retard the diffusion of hydrogen ion was investigated. Using a cone/plate viscometer at shear rates between 1.15 and 230 s-1, it was found that preincubation of mucus with increasing concentrations of sucralfate led to a gradual enhancement of the mucus viscosity. This enhancement in viscosity was proportional to the sucralfate concentration up to 1.0 X 10(-4) M and increased about 18% for each 10-fold increment in its concentration. The permeability measurements, conducted in a specially designed two compartment chamber, revealed that addition of sucralfate to gastric mucus had a profound beneficiary effect on its ability to retard the diffusion of hydrogen ion. In the presence of 1.0 X 10(-6) M sucralfate the permeability of mucus to hydrogen ion decreased by 35%, while the 1.0 X 10(-3) M sucralfate reduced the mucus permeability by 68%. The results show that sucralfate increases the viscosity of gastric mucus and improves its ability to impede the hydrogen ion penetration.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D009093	Mucus	The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells.
D010539	Permeability	Property of membranes and other structures to permit passage of light, heat, gases, liquids, metabolites, and mineral ions.	Permeabilities
D004058	Diffusion	The tendency of a gas or solute to pass from a point of higher pressure or concentration to a point of lower pressure or concentration and to distribute itself throughout the available space. Diffusion, especially FACILITATED DIFFUSION, is a major mechanism of BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT.	Diffusions
D005753	Gastric Mucosa	Lining of the STOMACH, consisting of an inner EPITHELIUM, a middle LAMINA PROPRIA, and an outer MUSCULARIS MUCOSAE. The surface cells produce MUCUS that protects the stomach from attack by digestive acid and enzymes. When the epithelium invaginates into the LAMINA PROPRIA at various region of the stomach (CARDIA; GASTRIC FUNDUS; and PYLORUS), different tubular gastric glands are formed. These glands consist of cells that secrete mucus, enzymes, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, or hormones.	Cardiac Glands,Gastric Glands,Pyloric Glands,Cardiac Gland,Gastric Gland,Gastric Mucosas,Gland, Cardiac,Gland, Gastric,Gland, Pyloric,Glands, Cardiac,Glands, Gastric,Glands, Pyloric,Mucosa, Gastric,Mucosas, Gastric,Pyloric Gland
D006859	Hydrogen	The first chemical element in the periodic table with atomic symbol H, and atomic number 1. Protium (atomic weight 1) is by far the most common hydrogen isotope. Hydrogen also exists as the stable isotope DEUTERIUM (atomic weight 2) and the radioactive isotope TRITIUM (atomic weight 3). Hydrogen forms into a diatomic molecule at room temperature and appears as a highly flammable colorless and odorless gas.	Protium,Hydrogen-1
D000535	Aluminum	A metallic element that has the atomic number 13, atomic symbol Al, and atomic weight 26.98.	Aluminium,Aluminium-27,Aluminum-27,Aluminium 27,Aluminum 27
D000818	Animals	Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.	Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000897	Anti-Ulcer Agents	Various agents with different action mechanisms used to treat or ameliorate PEPTIC ULCER or irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. This has included ANTIBIOTICS to treat HELICOBACTER INFECTIONS; HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONISTS to reduce GASTRIC ACID secretion; and ANTACIDS for symptomatic relief.	Anti-Ulcer Drugs,Agents, Anti-Ulcer,Anti Ulcer Agents,Anti Ulcer Drugs,Drugs, Anti-Ulcer
D013392	Sucralfate	A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose.	Aluminum Sucrose Sulfate,Antepsin,Basic Aluminum Sucrose Sulfate,Carafate,Ulcerban,Ulcogant,Ulsanic,Sulfate, Aluminum Sucrose
D013552	Swine	Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA).	Phacochoerus,Pigs,Suidae,Warthogs,Wart Hogs,Hog, Wart,Hogs, Wart,Wart Hog