The Enteric Nervous System in Inflammation and Pain: The Role of Proteinase-Activated Receptors

The enteric nervous system (ENS) plays a pivotal role in inflammatory and nociceptive processes. Drugs that interact with the ENS have recently raised considerable interest because of their capacity to regulate numerous aspects of the gut physiology and pathophysiology. The present article summarize...

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Main Author: Nathalie Vergnolle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2003-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2003/683731