Expression changes of activin A in the development of hepatic fibrosis.

abstract：:Enterolithiasis or formation of gastrointestinal concretions is an uncommon medical condition that develops in the setting of intestinal stasis in the presence of the intestinal diverticula, surgical enteroanastomoses, blind pouches, afferent loops, incarcerated hernias, small intestinal tumors, intestinal kinking fro...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gurvits GE,Lan G

更新日期：2014-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare molecular profiles of proximal colon, distal colon and rectum in large adenomas, early and late carcinomas. To assess feasibility of testing directed at molecular markers from this study in routine clinical practice. METHODS:A prospective 3-year study has resulted in the acquisition of samples from 159 ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Minarikova P,Benesova L,Halkova T,Belsanova B,Suchanek S,Cyrany J,Tuckova I,Bures J,Zavoral M,Minarik M

更新日期：2016-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Quasispecies of hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the foundation for rapid sequence evolution of HCV to evade immune surveillance of hosts. The consensus sequence evolution of a segment of HCV NS3 region, which encompasses putative cytotoxic T cell epitopes, was evaluated. METHODS:Three male patients, infected with HCV ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo HZ,Yin Y,Wang WL,Zhang CS,Wang T,Wang Z,Zhang J,Cheng H,Wang HT

更新日期：2004-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate whether contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) might also be used for response prediction and early response evaluation in patients receiving bevacizumab based chemotherapy for metastasized colorectal cancer. METHODS:Thirty consecutive patients with non primary resectable liver metastases from colorectal ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Schirin-Sokhan R,Winograd R,Roderburg C,Bubenzer J,do Ó NC,Guggenberger D,Hecker H,Trautwein C,Tischendorf JJ

更新日期：2012-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the hemostatic efficacy and safety of two mechanical endoscopic methods: endoscopic band ligation (EBL) and endoscopic hemoclip placement (EHP) in patients with actively bleeding Mallory-Weiss syndrome (MWS). METHODS:A prospective randomized study to compare the efficacy and safety of EHP with EBL was p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cho YS,Chae HS,Kim HK,Kim JS,Kim BW,Kim SS,Han SW,Choi KY

更新日期：2008-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we have reviewed the hepatic perfusion disorder (HPD), etiopathogenesis of HPD and corresponding diseases. Review of the literature was based on computer searches (PubMed, Index Medicus) and personal experiences. We considered HPD reflects perfusion differences due to redistribution of arterial blood ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tian JL,Zhang JS

更新日期：2006-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether Dihydromyricetin (DHM) inhibits cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis by downregulating Notch1 expression. METHODS:The correlation between Notch1 and Hes1 (a Notch1 target molecule) expression in hepatoma samples was confirmed by qRT-PCR. In addition, MTT assays, flow cytometry and TUNEL...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lu CJ,He YF,Yuan WZ,Xiang LJ,Zhang J,Liang YR,Duan J,He YH,Li MY

更新日期：2017-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The biology of colorectal cancer differs according to its location within the large intestine. A report published in a previous issue of World Journal of Gastroenterology (November 2010) evaluated the importance of tumor location as a risk factor for lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer, and showed that rectal c...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Akiyoshi T,Watanabe T,Ueno M,Muto T

更新日期：2011-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains to be one of the top causing cancer-related deaths today. The majority of HCC cases are reported to be the result of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Current treatments for HBV-related HCC revolve around the use of drugs to inhibit viral replication, as a high level of ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tan YL,Chen WN

更新日期：2014-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review the cases reported in the literature, examined their clinicopathological features, and evaluated the efficacy of different therapeutic modalities for this rare condition. METHODS:A search of the MEDLINE database revealed 16 cases of pericarditis carcinomatosa (PC) originating from GC reported in the lite...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kobayashi M,Okabayashi T,Okamoto K,Namikawa T,Araki K

更新日期：2005-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the immunogenicity of candidate DNA vaccine against hepatitis C virus (HCV) delivered by two plasmids expressing HCV envelope protein 1 (E1) and envelope protein 2 (E2) antigens respectively and to study the effect of CpG adjuvant on this candidate vaccine. METHODS:Recombinant plasmids expressing HC...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhu LX,Liu J,Ye Y,Xie YH,Kong YY,Li GD,Wang Y

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lifestyle factors such as body mass index (BMI), alcohol drinking, and cigarette smoking, are likely to impact the prognosis of gastric cancer, but the evidence has been inconsistent. AIM:To investigate the association of lifestyle factors and long-term prognosis of gastric cancer patients in the China Nati...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao LL,Huang H,Wang Y,Wang TB,Zhou H,Ma FH,Ren H,Niu PH,Zhao DB,Chen YT

更新日期：2020-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To conduct a multicentre retrospective review of virological response rates in Asians infected with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C (CHC) treated with combination interferon and ribavirin and then to compare their responses to that among Caucasians. METHODS:Asian patients infected with genotype 1 CHC treated at 4 A...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yan KK,Guirgis M,Dinh T,George J,Dev A,Lee A,Zekry A

更新日期：2008-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the reasons for the occurrence of the pink-color sign of iodine-unstained lesions. METHODS:In chromoendoscopy, the pink-color sign of iodine-unstained lesions is recognized as useful for the diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Patients with superficial esophageal neoplasms treated by en...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ishihara R,Kanzaki H,Iishi H,Nagai K,Matsui F,Yamashina T,Matsuura N,Ito T,Fujii M,Yamamoto S,Hanaoka N,Takeuchi Y,Higashino K,Uedo N,Tatsuta M,Tomita Y,Ishiguro S

更新日期：2013-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the relationship between pathological oropharyngeal (OP) acid exposure and esophageal motility in patients with extra-esophageal syndromes. METHODS:In this prospective study we enrolled consecutive outpatients with extra-esophageal symptoms suspected to be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Passaretti S,Mazzoleni G,Vailati C,Testoni PA

更新日期：2016-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard treatment for rectal cancer, but complications are frequent and rates of morbidity, mortality and genitourinary alterations are high. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) allows preservation of the anal sphincters and, via its vision system through a rectoscope, allow...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Serra-Aracil X,Mora-Lopez L,Alcantara-Moral M,Caro-Tarrago A,Gomez-Diaz CJ,Navarro-Soto S

更新日期：2014-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate serum insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 5 (IGFBP-5) levels and intestinal IGFBP-5 expression in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). METHODS:We analyzed the serum concentrations and intestinal expression of IGFBP-5 in 42 patients with CD, of whom 26 had endoscopically or radiologically prove...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Adali G,Yorulmaz E,Ozkanli S,Ulasoglu C,Bayraktar B,Orhun A,Colak Y,Tuncer I

更新日期：2013-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To systematically review literature addressing three key psychologically-oriented controversies associated with gastroparesis. METHODS:A comprehensive search of PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases was performed to identify literature addressing the relationship between gastroparesis and psychological factors. T...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Woodhouse S,Hebbard G,Knowles SR

更新日期：2017-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world and the third cause of cancer-related death. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents more than 90% of primary liver cancers and generally occurs in patients with underlying chronic liver disease such as viral hepatitis, hemochromatosis, primary biliar...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： van Meer S,de Man RA,Siersema PD,van Erpecum KJ

更新日期：2013-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop a novel Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) CagA antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) suitable for detecting serum anti-CagA antibodies with high sensitivity. METHODS:Recombinant East Asian-type CagA protein was purified and immobilized for ELISA. Serum samples from 217 Vietnamese individuals ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Matsuo Y,Kido Y,Akada J,Shiota S,Binh TT,Trang TT,Dung HD,Tung PH,Tri TD,Thuan NP,Tam LQ,Nam BC,Khien VV,Yamaoka Y

更新日期：2017-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Although recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances have substantially improved the survival of patients with gastric cancer (GC), the overall prognosis is still poor. Surgery is the only curative treatment and should be performed in experienced centers. Due to high relapse following surgery, complementary and systemi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cravo M,Fidalgo C,Garrido R,Rodrigues T,Luz G,Palmela C,Santos M,Lopes F,Maio R

更新日期：2015-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate protective effects and molecular mechanisms of green tea polyphenols (GTP) on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Zucker fatty (ZF) rats. METHODS:Male ZF rats were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) for 2 wk then treated with GTP (200 mg/kg) or saline (5 mL/kg) for 8 wk, with Zucker lean rat as thei...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tan Y,Kim J,Cheng J,Ong M,Lao WG,Jin XL,Lin YG,Xiao L,Zhu XQ,Qu XQ

更新日期：2017-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the ultrastructure of oval cells in children with chronic hepatitis B, with special emphasis on their location in areas of collagen fibroplasia. METHODS:Morphological investigations were conducted on biopsy material obtained from 40 children, aged 3-16 years with chronic hepatitis B. The stage of fi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sobaniec-Lotowska ME,Lotowska JM,Lebensztejn DM

更新日期：2007-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore whether the presence of a sliding hiatus hernia influences gastroesophageal reflux. METHODS:Endoscopy and 24 h pH monitoring were performed for 197 outpatients with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. RESULTS:Of the 197 patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, patients with hiatus hernia accoun...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhu HM

更新日期：1997-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the regulator of G-protein signaling 5 (RGS5) expression in gastric carcinoma and its association with differentiation and microvascular density (MVD). METHODS:Expression of RGS5 and CD34 were examined in 76 cases of gastric carcinoma, including 22 cases with lymph node metastasis and 54 cases without l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang JH,Huang WS,Hu CR,Guan XX,Zhou HB,Chen LB

更新日期：2010-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β-inducible early gene 1 (TIEG1) in TGF-β-induced growth inhibition in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. METHODS:Human hepatocyte and HCC cell lines with varied susceptibilities to TGF-β1 were tested by methylthiazoletetrazolium (MTT) assay. The expre...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jiang L,Lai YK,Zhang JF,Chan CY,Lu G,Lin MC,He ML,Li JC,Kung HF

更新日期：2012-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Combined en bloc liver/pancreas transplantation (CLPT) was used primarily in the treatment of otherwise non-resectable upper abdominal malignancy. In fact, a more appropriate indication is in patients with liver disease and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Here, we report on two successful cases of CLPT at ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen ZS,Meng FY,Chen XP,Liu DG,Wei L,Jiang JP,Du DF,Zhang WJ,Ming CS,Gong NQ

更新日期：2009-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the recent advances in the therapeutic modalities, colorectal cancer (CRC) remains to be one of the most common causes of cancer-related death. CRC arises through accumulation of multiple genetic and epigenetic alterations that transform normal colonic epithelium into adenocarcinomas. Among crucial roles of ep...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sakai E,Nakajima A,Kaneda A

更新日期：2014-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infects more than half of the world's human population, but only 1% to 3% of infected people consequently develop gastric adenocarcinomas. The clinical outcome of the infection is determined by host genetic predisposition, bacterial virulence factors, and environmental factors. The asso...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hagymási K,Tulassay Z

更新日期：2014-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient thrombocytopenia is a common phenomenon after liver transplantation. After liver transplantation (LT), platelet count decreases and reaches a nadir on postoperative days 3-5, with an average reduction in platelet counts of 60%; platelet count recovers to preoperative levels approximately two weeks after LT. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Takahashi K,Nagai S,Safwan M,Liang C,Ohkohchi N

更新日期：2018-04-07 00:00:00