Effects of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide on Colonic Motility and Defecation in Conscious Dogs

ConclusionsIntravenous CGRP induces colonic motility and defecation through acetylcholine release in conscious dogs. The continuity of the enteric nerves plays an important role in CGRP-induced colonic contractions and defecation, while the extrinsic nerves suppress CGRP-induced colonic motility.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research