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The role of mast cells in functional GI disorders.
Gut - 1 Jan 2016
Wouters Mira M, Vicario Maria, Santos Javier
Abstract excerpt
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are characterized by chronic complaints arising from disorganized brain-gut interactions leading to dysmotility and hypersensitivity. The two most prevalent FGIDs, affecting up to 16-26% of worldwide population, are functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome. Their etiopathogenic mechanisms remain unclear, however, recent observations reveal low-grade mucosal...
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