title: The effects of semistarvation and parenteral nutrition on the gastric mucosa of rats.
abstract: The effects of semistarvation and parenteral nutrition on the gastric mucosa were studied in 24 Wistar rats (250 to 350 grams). The animals were divided into three dietary regimens: Group I-standard rat chow ad libitum; Group II-50 cc. per day of a hyperalimentation solution containing 30% glucose + 5% amino acids; Group III-50 cc. per day of 5% glucose. The animals were fed for a period of 7 days. Gastric mucosal fluxes of Na+, Li+, and H+ then were measured after the gastric instillation of two gastric wash solutions, one primarily an HC1 solution, the other a solution of HC1 plus sodium taurocholate. Gross examination of the gastric mucosal surfaces were recorded. Compared to Group I (oral diet), Groups II and III demonstrated a decrease in volume in gastric secretion during the test period (p less than 0.005); and an increase in net negative hydrogen flux (p less than 0.005). Compared to Group II (hyperalimented), Group III (semistarved) demonstrated an increased net negative H+ flux (p less than 0.01), but no difference in volume of secretion. Only Group III demonstrated a difference in H+ flux after the addition of sodium taurocholate (p less than 0.05). Gastric lesions were significantly increased in Group III, as compared to Groups I and II. Semistarvation renders the gastric mucosa of the rat more susceptible to injury. Adequate intravenous nutrition alone protected against these effects.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005745:Gastric Acidity Determination; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D007474:Ion Exchange; D008094:Lithium / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D051381:Rats; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D008094:Lithium; D012964:Sodium