Increased mast cells in the irritable bowel syndrome.
Mast cells (MC) release potent mediators which alter enteric nerve and smooth muscle function and may play a role in the pathogenesis of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The aim of this study was to determine if MC were increased in the colon of IBS patients compared to controls. Biopsy specimens...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2000
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