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February 5, 2008Gut525 citationsOpen Access

Increased capsaicin receptor TRPV1-expressing sensory fibres in irritable bowel syndrome and their correlation with abdominal pain

AAAyesha AkbarYYY. YiangouPFP. Facer

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Increased TRPV1 nerve fibres are observed in IBS, together with a low-grade inflammatory response. The increased TRPV1 nerve fibres may contribute to visceral hypersensitivity and pain in IBS, and provide a novel therapeutic target.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd500c656f15f1fc10109ahttps://doi.org/10.1136/gut.2007.138982
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