Abstract
In a double-blind, crossover study of the effect of ingested medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) and long-chain triglyceride (LCT) in six normal subjects, the gallbladder did not contract after ingestion of MCT but instead had significantly increased in volume at 2 hr after the meal. Plasma cholecystokinin (CCK) increased after the MCT meal, but gastrin, motilin, pancreatic polypeptide (PP), and GIP were unaffected. The long-chain triglyceride meal evoked a brisk and sustained gallbladder contraction, higher levels of CCK, and a significant increase in plasma PP and GIP levels.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 481-486 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Digestive Diseases and Sciences |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- cholecystokinin
- gallbladder motility
- triglycerides
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physiology
- Gastroenterology