Vasopressin augments TNBS-induced colitis through enteric neuronal V 1a receptor-mediated COX-2-dependent prostaglandin release from mast cells in mice

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a functional disorder with chronic and relapsing clinical features. Vasopressin (VP) is a hormone responsible for water and stress homeostasis and also regulates gastrointestinal inflammation and motility. We explored whether VP was related to IBD pathogenesis and...

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