Abstract:Background
We previously published that altered expression of gastric TRPV1, BDNF, and peripheral cytokines was present in patients with functional dyspepsia. We herein examine whether genetic predisposition in altered biomarkers influences dyspeptic, sleep, and mood symptoms in patients with FD without previous infection.
Methods
Consecutive adult FD patients (Rome III) with no recent history of gastroenteritis and asymptomatic age‐ and sex‐matched healthy controls were recruited for upper endoscopy. Subjects… Show more
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