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

Won Sohn, Oh Young Lee, Sang Pyo Lee, Kang Nyeong Lee, Dae Won Jun, Hang Lak Lee, Byung Chul Yoon, Ho Soon Choi, Jongmin Sim, Kiseok Jang

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology · 2013 · 65 citations · 20 references

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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.

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