Official Journal of the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul
Abstract
Histochemical studies showed that there were different types of carbohydrates present in the duodenal wall of local buffalo. It was also noticed that there was, no glycogen present in any part of the duodenal mucosa and submucosa. Neutral glycoprotein was found in the columnar absorbing cells. Neutral and carboxylated glycoproteins were found in Brunner's glands, neutral, carboxylated and sulphated glycoproteins were found in the goblet cells, while both sulphated and carboxylated glycosaminoglycans were detected in goblet cells only.
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