Interstitial cells of Cajal, enteric nerves, and glial cells in colonic diverticular disease
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Interstitial cells of Cajal, enteric nerves, and glial cells in colonic diverticular disease.
BACKGROUND Colonic diverticular disease (diverticulosis) is a common disorder in Western countries. Although its pathogenesis is probably multifactorial, motor abnormalities of the large bowel are thought to play an important role. However, little is known about the basic mechanism that may underlie abnormal colon motility in diverticulosis. AIMS To investigate the interstitial cells of Cajal...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical Pathology
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0021-9746
DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2005.026112