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. 1973 Jun 16;2(5867):645-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.5867.645.

Changes in monosaccharide content of mucous glycoproteins in ulcerative colitis

R H Teague, D Fraser, J R Clamp

Changes in monosaccharide content of mucous glycoproteins in ulcerative colitis

R H Teague et al. Br Med J. .

Abstract

Colonic mucus appears to consist of two glycoprotein fractions, one of which contains mannose, whereas the other is mannose-free. The mannose-containing fraction is significantly increased in ulcerative colitis.

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