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