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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2007; 13(45): 6041-6047
Published online Dec 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i45.6041
Published online Dec 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i45.6041
Figure 1 The number of small intestinal mucosal EC cells in IBS patients and the healthy controls.
The number and distribution of EC cells in IBS patients are similar to those in the healthy controls. EC cell: Enterochromaffin cells; 5-HT: Serotonin; IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome; IBS-C: Constipation predominant IBS; IBS-D: Diarrhea predominant IBS; hpf; High power field.
- Citation: Wang SH, Dong L, Luo JY, Gong J, Li L, Lu XL, Han SP. Decreased expression of serotonin in the jejunum and increased numbers of mast cells in the terminal ileum in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(45): 6041-6047
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i45/6041.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i45.6041