Interstitial Cells of Cajal: A Novel Hypothesis for the Pathophysiology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) affects a large proportion of the world’s population, and accounts for a considerable number of visits to gastroenterologists and general practitioners. Despite its high prevalence, the precise mechanism of IBS has not been identified to date. The interstitial cells of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/478370 |