Changes in interstitial cells of cajal with age in the human stomach and colon

Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Pages: 36 - 44
Published: Aug 19, 2010
Abstract
Background Aging produces inevitable changes in the function of most organs including the gastrointestinal tract. Together with enteric nerves and smooth muscle cells, interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) play a key role in the control of gastrointestinal motility, yet little is known about the effect of aging on ICC. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of aging on ICC number and volume in the human stomach and colon. Methods Gastric...
Paper Details
Title
Changes in interstitial cells of cajal with age in the human stomach and colon
Published Date
Aug 19, 2010
Volume
23
Issue
1
Pages
36 - 44
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