Relation between interstitial cells of cajal and slow transit constipation
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4203.2010.09.010
- VernacularTitle:Cajal间质细胞与慢传输型便秘的关系
- Author:
Shouyi SUN
;
Xiaoyun HU
;
Guo ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Interstitial cells of Cajal;
Slow transit constipation
- From:
International Journal of Surgery
2010;37(9):606-608
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) is interposed between enteric neurons and smooth muscle cells in gastrointestinal muscles, it is the pacemaker cells of the gastrointestinal tract. ICC are essential for generation and regeneration of slow wave and play an important role in the regulation of gastrointestinal smooth muscle. Further study of ICC has importance in realizing the physiology of gastrointestinal motor and the mechanisms of gastrointestinal motility disease.
