Serum motilin levels and motilin gene polymorphisms in children with functional constipation
MINERVA PEDIATRICS, vol.73, no.5, pp.420-425, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 73 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.23736/s2724-5276.16.04369-x
- Journal Name: MINERVA PEDIATRICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.420-425
- Keywords: Child, Constipation, Motilin, Genetic polymorphism
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Functional constipation is an important clinical problem among chidren all over the world. Its main cause is not completely understood. Motilin is a gastrointestinal hormone that increases intestinal motility. In this study, we aimed to investigate the serum motilin levels and its relationship with stool consistency and motilin gene polymorphisms in constipated children.