EFFECTS OF ENZYMES ON INTESTINAL SLOW WAVE

Abstract

Effects of several enzymes on the slow wave of rabbit jejunum were examined. Nagarse, α-chymotrypsin and pronase which are protease reduced the amplitude of slow wave but did not affect on the frequency. Lipase and lysozyme, which catalyze the hydrolysis of triglyceride and mucopolisaccharide, respectively, had no effect on the amplitude and frequency of slow wave. The contributions of proteins, lipids and hydrocarbons in smooth muscle cell membrane to slow wave were discussed.