Mast cell number, substance P and vasoactive intestinal peptide in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

Volume: 49, Issue: 1, Pages: 43 - 51
Published: Jan 1, 2013
Abstract
Background. Recent studies have shown that mast cells play an important role in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We investigated the relationship between mast cells and the gut hormones substance P and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Methods. Colonoscopic biopsies were performed on the rectal mucosa of 43 subjects (IBS-D patients: 22, healthy volunteers: 21) diagnosed according to the Rome...
Paper Details
Title
Mast cell number, substance P and vasoactive intestinal peptide in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
Published Date
Jan 1, 2013
Volume
49
Issue
1
Pages
43 - 51
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