Increased expression of nerve growth factor correlates with visceral hypersensitivity and impaired gut barrier function in diarrhoea‐predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a preliminary explorative study

Xiaojuan Xu, Y. L. Zhang, L. Liu, Lin Pan, Shukun Yao

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2016 · 68 citations · 43 references

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Abstract

Elevated mucosal NGF may interact with mast cells and sensory nerve fibres, contributing to visceral hypersensitivity and impaired gut barrier function in IBS-D.

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