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Genetics of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Saito, Yuri A., Talley, Nicholas J.·2008·The American Journal of Gastroenterology

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common diagnoses made by gastroenterologists and primary care providers alike, and yet the underlying mechanism remains poorly understood. Family and twin studies suggest that IBS may have a genetic basis. Several candidate gene association studies have been performed, but thus far, they have failed to clearly identify an "IBS gene." Epidemiological studies are needed to facilitate phenotype definition and identify relevant environment risk factors that will need to factor in gene and environment interactions in all future genetic studies. As genetic research in IBS is relatively nascent, much opportunity, as well as many challenges, exists in identifying the genes responsible for IBS.

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  • Genetics, epigenetic changes, infection and early adverse life events may predispose an individual to developing IBS.

    “Genetics, and epigenetic changes, infection and early adverse life events may predispose an individual to developing IBS, [25][26][27][28]”

    From British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines on the management of irritable bowel syndrome (2021) · cites this paper as [26]

    The Abstract says family and twin studies suggest a genetic basis for IBS. The section “What in the Current State of Knowledge Is Lacking?” identifies infection and abuse as possible shared risk factors needing further study, but does not establish them as predisposing factors. No passage in our copy supports the claim about epigenetic changes. (LLM, conf=0.85)

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Authors
Saito, Y. A., & Talley, N. J.
Affiliations
Mayo Clinic (US)
Venue
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
Published
2008-08
Volume
103
Issue
8
Pages
2100-2104
ISSN
  • 0002-9270 (ISSN-L)
  • 1572-0241
OpenAlex
W2075209865
Cited by
69
References
30
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 4 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 5
FWCI
10.83
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The American Journal of Gastroenterology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (DK-66271, K23DK066271)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Gastroenterology › Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Infant Health and Development
Keywords
irritable bowel syndrome, genetic susceptibility, candidate gene association, twin and family studies, gene-environment interaction, phenotype definition, environmental risk factors
MeSH terms
Humans, Membrane Proteins, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins

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