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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Main Authors: Ahad Eshraghian, Hamed Eshraghian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/478370