The glycocalyx of the epithelial cells of the colon, observed in normal and ulcerous colitic conditions.
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.
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*
D011134:Polysaccharides