Gender differences in reduced substance P (SP) in children with slow-transit constipation
Purpose: Adult slow-transit constipation (STC) occurs predominantly in females and is associated with low numbers of substance P (SP)-containing nerves in colonic circular muscle. Aim: To determine if reduced SP nerves is female predominant in paediatric STC. Methods: Children with STC were identifi...
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Springer Verlag
2011
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