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Pharmacogenetic trial of a cannabinoid agonist shows reduced fasting colonic motility in patients with nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome.
Gastroenterology - 1 Nov 2011
Wong Banny S, Camilleri Michael, Busciglio Irene, Carlson Paula, Szarka Lawrence A, Burton Duane, Zinsmeister Alan R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Cannabinoid receptors are located on cholinergic neurons. Genetic variants that affect endocannabinoid metabolism are associated with colonic transit in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea. We compared the effects of dronabinol, a nonselective agonist of the cannabinoid receptor, with those of placebo on colonic motility and sensation in patients with IBS, and examined...
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