Mast cell number, substance P and vasoactive intestinal peptide in irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

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Authors

Won Sohn

Oh Young Lee · Hanyang University

Sang Pyo Lee · Hanyang University

Kang Nyeong Lee · Hanyang University

Dae Won Jun · Hanyang University

Hang Lak Lee · Hanyang University

Byung Chul Yoon · Hanyang University

Ho Soon Choi

Abstract

Mast cells are activated leading to the raised levels of substance P & VIP in IBS-D patients. However, the correlation between mast cells and levels of substance P & VIP differs according to gender.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Eosinophilic Esophagitis Asthma and respiratory diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 49, Issue 1, pp. 43-51

DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2013.857712

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