Age-related Changes in Neuroendocrine System of the Gut: Apossible role in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal disorders in the elderly

Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences

Volumn 106, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 81-97

  Sandström, Olof ^a   El Salhy, Magdy ^a  

^a UMEÅ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Sweden)

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Indexed keywords

AGED; AGING; GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE; HUMAN; INTESTINE; NEUROSECRETION; PHYSIOLOGY; REVIEW;

AGED; AGING; GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES; HUMANS; INTESTINES; NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS;

EID: 0035750133     PISSN: 03009734     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/2000-1967-161     Document Type: Review

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