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Animal Models of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Animal Models of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Animal models of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are experimental systems that replicate key features of this functional gastrointestinal disorder, including visceral hypersensitivity, altered gut motility, abnormal stool consistency, and low‑grade mucosal inflammation, without obvious structural damage.

Application of Animal Models of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Currently, no single animal model fully recapitulates the multifaceted nature of human IBS, which involves complex interactions among the gut‑brain axis, psychosocial stress, microbiota dysbiosis, immune activation, and genetic susceptibility. In preclinical research, animal models of IBS are applied across several critical domains. They enable mechanistic studies of visceral nociception, gut barrier dysfunction, low‑grade inflammation, and altered motility patterns.

  • Pathogenesis Research of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Pharmacological Efficacy Evaluation
  • Brain-Gut Interaction and Research on Psychiatric Comorbidity