Article
Genetics of human gastrointestinal sensation.
Neurogastroenterology and motility - 1 Jun 2013
Camilleri M
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The objective was to review the genetics of human visceral pain with particular emphasis on pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome. BACKGROUND: The biomarkers most commonly employed in identifying visceral hypersensitivity are sensation ratings and thresholds or brain imaging during viscus (e.g., rectal) distension. Genetic studies suggest that variation in the control of candidate genes involved...
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