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The effect of intravenous histalog on gastric secretion in man

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The infusion of Histalog can produce constant maximal stimulation of the gastric acid and volume, without adverse effects. This technique would seem to be an excellent tool for human gastric experimentation. It has been especially useful in our laboratory in the evaluation of gastric inhibitory agents.

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  1. From the Department of Medicine (Division of Gastroenterology) and the Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Tennessee Medical Units, Memphis, Tenn.

    L. D. Wruble M.D., A. J. Cummins M.D., J. Goldenberg M.D. & H. Schapiro Ph.D.

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Supported in part by a Memphis Heart Association grant.

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Wruble, L.D., Cummins, A.J., Goldenberg, J. et al. The effect of intravenous histalog on gastric secretion in man. Digest Dis Sci 12, 1087–1090 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02233873

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