title: Intramural distribution of neuron specific enolase (NSE) in the human gastrointestinal tract.
abstract: NSE concentrations were measured by radioimmunoassay in the main separated layers of the human gastrointestinal tract. At all levels, a similar pattern of distribution of this protein was found, primarily parallel to that of nerve elements. Lower amounts of NSE were detected in the separated mucosal epithelium, containing the endocrine cells.
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000201:enzymology; D004064:Digestive System / Q000201:enzymology*; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000201:enzymology; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000201:enzymology; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000201:enzymology; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000201:enzymology; D009474:Neurons / Q000201:enzymology*; D010751:Phosphopyruvate Hydratase / Q000378:metabolism*; D013270:Stomach / Q000201:enzymology; D014018:Tissue Distribution
chemical_list: D010751:Phosphopyruvate Hydratase