The adherent gastrointestinal mucus gel layer: thickness and physical state in vivo.
The adherent gastrointestinal mucus gel layer: thickness and physical state in vivo.
Christer Atuma,V. Strugala,A. Allen,L. Holm
2001 · DOI: 10.1152/AJPGI.2001.280.5.G922
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TLDR
The adherent gastrointestinal mucus gel in vivo is continuous and can be divided into two layers: a loosely adherent layer removable by suction and a layer firmly attached to the mucosa.