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Colon structure (body structure)

Known as: colonic, Colon, colons 
The longest part of the large intestine, which is a tube-like organ connected to the small intestine at one end and the anus at the other. The colon… 
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CecumDescending colonLeft colic flexureSigmoid colon

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Review
2012
Review
2012
Bacteria, colonic fermentation, and gastrointestinal health.
The colonic microbiota plays an important role in human digestive physiology and makes a significant contribution to homeostasis… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
The role of pH in determining the species composition of the human colonic microbiota.
The pH of the colonic lumen varies with anatomical site and microbial fermentation of dietary residue. We have investigated the… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Effect of inulin on the human gut microbiota: stimulation of Bifidobacterium adolescentis and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii
Prebiotics are food ingredients that improve health by modulating the colonic microbiota. The bifidogenic effect of the prebiotic… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Colonic Health: Fermentation and Short Chain Fatty Acids
Interest has been recently rekindled in short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) with the emergence of prebiotics and probiotics aimed at… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
COX‐2 is expressed in human pulmonary, colonic, and mammary tumors
The cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme catalyzes the formation of prostaglandins, which can affect cell proliferation and alter the… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Lactobacillus species prevents colitis in interleukin 10 gene-deficient mice.
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Neostigmine for the treatment of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction.
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis occurs in severe combined immunodeficient mice.
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Simplified assessment of segmental colonic transit.
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Enhanced synthesis of leukotriene B4 by colonic mucosa in inflammatory bowel disease.
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