title: The glycocalyx of the epithelial cells of the colon, observed in normal and ulcerous colitic conditions.
abstract: Biopsies of subjects affected by ulcerous colitis were stained with ruthenium Red. Alterations of the cellular coat and glycocalyx of the epithelial cells of the colon were identified.
mesh_terms: D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology*; D004847:Epithelial Cells; D004848:Epithelium / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D011134:Polysaccharides / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D011134:Polysaccharides