Open AccessInvestigation of cholecystokinin receptors in the human lower esophageal sphincter
Author(s) -
Junfeng Liu,
Jian Zhang,
Xinbo Liu,
Paul A. Drew
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6554
Subject(s) - receptor , cholecystokinin receptor , cholecystokinin , esophagus , esophageal sphincter , medicine , dissociation constant , chemistry , endocrinology , reflux , disease
To compare the binding of cholecystokinin (CCK)-8 to CCK receptors in sling and clasp fibers of the human lower esophageal sphincter.