A GWAS meta-analysis suggests roles for xenobiotic metabolism and ion channel activity in the biology of stool frequency

Soesma A. Jankipersadsing, Fatemeh Hadizadeh, Marc Jan Bonder, Ettje F. Tigchelaar, Patrick Deelen, Jingyuan Fu, Anna Andreasson, Lars Agreus, Susanna Walter, Cisca Wijmenga, Pirro Hysi, Mauro D'Amato, Alexandra Zhernakova

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Abstract

Stool consistency and frequency patterns are complex traits that are often altered in GI disease, and recent studies published in Gut highlight the importance of stool frequency in relation to gut microbiota composition and the efficacy of pharmacological and dietary treatments in IBS.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)756-758
Number of pages3
JournalGut
Volume66
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2017
Externally publishedYes

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