Decrease in nerve fibre density in human sigmoid colon circular muscle occurs with growth but not aging.

Southwell, B R

Decrease in nerve fibre density in human sigmoid colon circular muscle occurs with growth but not aging. [electronic resource] - Neurogastroenterology and motility Apr 2010 - 439-45, e106 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1365-2982

10.1111/j.1365-2982.2009.01423.x doi


Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging--physiology
Cell Count
Child
Child, Preschool
Colon, Sigmoid--growth & development
Female
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Male
Microscopy, Confocal
Middle Aged
Muscle Development--physiology
Muscle, Smooth--growth & development
Nerve Fibers--metabolism
Nitric Oxide Synthase Type I--metabolism
Substance P--metabolism
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide--metabolism