Peptide absorption

Mathews, D. M.; Adibi, S. A.

The phenomena of protein absorption involving the mucosal uptake of intact peptides followed by hydrolysis within the absorptive cells was reviewed. Experimental studies regarding the mechanism of peptide absorption in the intestines of man and animals (rat, hamster and monkey) was reported. The effects of dietary alterations on the absorption was discussed. Peptide absorption and therapeutic implications in patients with intestinal disorders were discussed.