Influence of peptides on anorectal function.
Immunohistochemical and immunochemical studies on biopsies from the human rectum and anal canal have shown several regulatory peptides present in the muscle layers and the mucosa, suggesting a regulatory action on defecation. This view has been supported by studies of anorectal function in man during administration of different peptides. The physiological implications of these observations remain obscure.
Christiansen
J
J
Department of Surgery D, Glostrup Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Lorentzen
M
M
Holst
J
J
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000502:physiology*; D003672:Defecation / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009479:Neuropeptides / Q000502:physiology*; D012007:Rectum / Q000502:physiology*
D009479:Neuropeptides