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Corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 1 (CRH-R1) polymorphisms are associated with irritable bowel syndrome and acoustic startle response.
Psychoneuroendocrinology - 1 Nov 2016
Orand Alexa, Naliboff Bruce, Gadd Malin, Shih Wendy, Ju Tiffany, Presson Angela P, Mayer Emeran A, Chang Lin
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BACKGROUND: Corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 1 (CRH-R1) in the amygdala and the stria terminalis plays an important role in the activation of central stress circuits. Genetic factors may contribute to the hyperresponsiveness of these circuits in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). AIMS: To determine if CRH-R1 SNPs are associated with: (1) a diagnosis of IBS, (2) gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, and (3)...
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