Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2015

  • Sex Differences in Ileal Somatostatin-Response after Stress Conditioning in Rats

    Mari Kimoto, Jorge L. Zeredo, Masato S. Ota, Zenro Nihei, Kazuo Toda

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: Dec. 15, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 16, 2014
    Published: Feb. 27, 2015
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    Abstract: We investigated the effects of somatostatin on the ileal movements after gravity stress and compared these effects between male and female rats. Using an in vitro preparation, measurements of ileal movements evoked by somatostatin application were done at 1, 3, 15 and 30 days after 3G gravity loading-conditioning. Mixed phasic and tonic patterns we... Show More
  • Ginger-induced Ileal Motility is Modified by Stress: Sex Differences in Rats

    Mari Kimoto, Jorge L. Zeredo, Masato S. Ota, Zenro Nihei, Kazuo Toda

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 5-8
    Received: Feb. 09, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 10, 2015
    Published: Feb. 27, 2015
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    Abstract: Ginger is widely used as a spice and also an effective herbal medicine to treat gastrointestinal disorders. On the other hand, stress can induce various modulation of digestive motility. Here, we investigated ginger effects on stress-induced motility of the isolated ileum in male and female rats, in vitro. Rats (Wistar, SPF, 7-12 weeks of age, 148-... Show More
  • Sansho Intake Modulates Ileum Activity in Stress-loaded Rats

    Mari Kimoto, Jorge L. Zeredo, Masato S. Ota, Zenro Nihei, Kazuo Toda

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3-1, May 2015
    Pages: 9-12
    Received: Jun. 25, 2015
    Accepted: Jun. 27, 2015
    Published: Jul. 03, 2015
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    Abstract: Sansho (Japanese pepper) is a common spice widely used in Japanese cuisine. In addition, it is also an important component in Kampo medicine, such as in Daiken Chuto, which stimulates gastrointestinal motility and improves postoperative ileus. On the other hand, we previously reported that gravity stress loading produce negative effects on ileal mo... Show More