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Gene, environment, and brain-gut interactions in irritable bowel syndrome.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Apr 2011
Fukudo Shin, Kanazawa Motoyori
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The genetic predisposition and influence of environment may underlie in the pathogenesis and/or pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This phenomenon, gene x environment interaction together with brain-gut interactions is emerging area to be clarified in IBS research. Earlier studies focused on candidate genes of neurotransmitters, cytokines, and growth factors. Among them, some studies but not all...
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