Arecae pericarpium extract induces porcine lower-esophageal-sphincter contraction via muscarinic receptors

Arecae pericarpium extract induces porcine lower-esophageal-sphincter contraction via muscarinic receptors

Abstract Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with lower esophageal sphincter (LES) incompetence. In some patients, GERD is refractory to acid reduction therapy which is the main treatment for GERD. So far, medications that can increase LES tone are few. Arecae pericarpium...

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Main Authors: Shu-Leei Tey, Chi-Ying Li, Li-Wei Lin, Li-Ching Chang, Yea-Ling Chen, Fang-Rong Chang, San-Nan Yang, Ching-Chung Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Arecae pericarpium
Lower esophageal sphincter
Motility
Muscarinic receptor
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03442-8

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