Upregulation of 25-hydroxyvitamin D(3)-1(alpha)-hydroxylase by butyrate in Caco-2 cells.

abstract：AIM:To examine the extent of use of specific therapies in clinical practice, and their relationship to therapies validated in clinical trials. METHODS:The US National Cancer Institutes' Patterns of Care study was used to examine therapies and survival of patients diagnosed in 2001 with histologically-confirmed gastroe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cronin-Fenton DP,Mooney MM,Clegg LX,Harlan LC

更新日期：2008-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the clinicopathologic features and the prognosis of primary intestinal lymphoma. METHODS:Patients were included in the study based on standard diagnostic criteria for primary gastrointestinal lymphoma, and were treated at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Centre between 1993 and 2008. RESULTS:The study com...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang GB,Xu GL,Luo GY,Shan HB,Li Y,Gao XY,Li JJ,Zhang R

更新日期：2011-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelial-to-mesenchymal and mesenchymal-to-epithelial transitions are well established biological events which have an important role in not just normal tissue and organ development, but in the pathogenesis of diseases. Increasing evidence has established their presence in the human colon during colorectal carcinoge...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sipos F,Galamb O

更新日期：2012-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess quantitatively the relationship between fish intake and the incidence of gastrointestinal cancers in a meta-analysis of cohort studies. METHODS:We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Science Citation Index Expanded, and the bibliographies of retrieved articles. Prospective cohort studies were included if they repo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yu XF,Zou J,Dong J

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the impact of therapeutic education on adherence to antiviral treatment and sustained virological response (SVR) in a real-life setting in genotype 2/3 hepatitis C, as there are few adherence data in genotype 2/3 infection, even from randomized trials. METHODS:This prospective survey included genotype ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cacoub P,Ouzan D,Melin P,Lang JP,Rotily M,Fontanges T,Varastet M,Chousterman M,Marcellin P

更新日期：2008-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small-for-size grafts (SFSGs) in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) could optimize donor postoperative outcomes and also expand the potential donor pool. Evidence on whether SFSGs would affect medium-term and long-term recipient graft survival is lacking. AIM:To evaluate the impact of small-for-size ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ma KW,Wong KHC,Chan ACY,Cheung TT,Dai WC,Fung JYY,She WH,Lo CM,Chok KSH

更新日期：2019-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate whether FDG-positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) may be an accurate technique in the assessment of the T stage in patients with colorectal cancer. METHODS:Thirty four consecutive patients (20 men and 14 women; mean age: 63 years) with a histologically proven diagnosis of colorect...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mainenti PP,Iodice D,Segreto S,Storto G,Magliulo M,De Palma GD,Salvatore M,Pace L

更新日期：2011-03-21 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：:Castleman's disease (CD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder of unknown etiology. Clinically, it occurs as a localized (unicentric) disease or as a systemic (multicentric) disease. Unicentric Castleman's disease (UCD) presents as a solitary mass and primarily affects the mediastinal, retroperitoneal, and cervical l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee HJ,Jeon HJ,Park SG,Park CY

更新日期：2015-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Alterations in epigenetic control of gene expression play an important role in many diseases, including gastric cancer. Many studies have identified a large number of upregulated oncogenic miRNAs and downregulated tumour-suppressor miRNAs in this type of cancer. In this review, we provide an overview of the role of mi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： da Silva Oliveira KC,Thomaz Araújo TM,Albuquerque CI,Barata GA,Gigek CO,Leal MF,Wisnieski F,Rodrigues Mello Junior FA,Khayat AS,de Assumpção PP,Rodriguez Burbano RM,Smith MC,Calcagno DQ

更新日期：2016-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of cancer related genes in gastric carcinoma (GC) through the use of Atlas Human Cancer Array membranes with 588 well-characterized human genes related to cancer and tumor biology. METHODS:Hybridization of cDNA blotting membrane was performed with (32)P-labeled cDNA probes synthesized...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu LX,Liu ZH,Jiang HC,Qu X,Zhang WH,Wu LF,Zhu AL,Wang XQ,Wu M

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish the transgenic mouse line harbouring complete hepatitis B virus (HBV) genome with mutant s gene (adr subtype). METHODS:Transgenic mice were generated by microinjecting HBV genome into fertilized eggs. Integration, expression, replication of HBV gene and histological changes in transgenic mice were est...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ge JH,Zhang LZ,Li JX,Liu H,Liu HM,He J,Yao YC,Yang YJ,Yu HY,Hu YP

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify predictors for synchronous liver metastasis from resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and assess unresectability of synchronous liver metastasis. METHODS:Retrospective records of PDAC patients with synchronous liver metastasis who underwent simultaneous resections of primary PDAC and sync...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi HJ,Jin C,Fu DL

更新日期：2016-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the intestinal anti-inflammatory effect and mechanism of a probiotic Lactobacillus salivarius ssp. salivarius CECT5713 in the TNBS model of rat colitis. METHODS:Female Wistar rats (180-200 g) were used in this study. A group of rats were administered orally the probiotic L. salivarius ssp. salivariu...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Peran L,Camuesco D,Comalada M,Nieto A,Concha A,Diaz-Ropero MP,Olivares M,Xaus J,Zarzuelo A,Galvez J

更新日期：2005-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in the treatment of gastric cancer, it remains the world's second highest cause of cancer death. As gastric cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, systemic chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for these patients. However, no standard palliative chemotherapy regimen has been accepted for ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bilici A

更新日期：2014-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of Barrett's metaplasia (BM) as well as Barrett's adenocarcinoma (BA) has been increasing in western populations. The prognosis of BA is worse because individuals present at a late stage. Attempts have been made to intervene at early stage using surveillance programmes, although proof of efficacy of endo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ishaq S,Jankowski JA

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penicillium marneffei (P. marneffei) infection usually occurs with skin, bone marrow, lung or hepatic involvement. However, no cases of P. marneffei infection with chylous ascites have been reported thus far. In this report, we describe the first case of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) which has been compli...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shen YZ,Wang ZY,Lu HZ

更新日期：2012-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the clinical outcome of antiviral therapy in hepatitis B-related decompensated cirrhotic patients. METHODS:Three hundred and twelve patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis were evaluated in a prospective cohort. With two years of follow-up, 198 patients in the group receiving antiviral therapy w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li L,Liu W,Chen YH,Fan CL,Dong PL,Wei FL,Li B,Chen DX,Ding HG

更新日期：2013-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:In a recently published letter to the editor, we debated the proposal by Coccolini et al to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) of the esophagogastric junction with enucleation and, if indicated, adjuvant therapy. We highlighted that, because the prognostic impact of a T1 high-mitotic rate esophageal GIST is...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Peparini N,Chirletti P

更新日期：2013-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term outcome data in pancreatic adenocarcinoma are predominantly based on surgical series, as resection is currently considered essential for long-term survival. In contrast, five-year survival in non-resected patients has rarely been reported. In this report, we examined the incidence and natural history of ≥ 5-...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Oh SY,Edwards A,Mandelson MT,Lin B,Dorer R,Helton WS,Kozarek RA,Picozzi VJ

更新日期：2015-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune gluten-dependent enteropathy characterized by atrophy of intestinal villi that improves after gluten-free diet (GFD). CD is often associated with extra-intestinal manifestations; among them, several skin diseases are described in CD patients. The present review reports all CD-assoc...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Abenavoli L,Proietti I,Leggio L,Ferrulli A,Vonghia L,Capizzi R,Rotoli M,Amerio PL,Gasbarrini G,Addolorato G

更新日期：2006-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic radiation is a commonly utilized treatment for malignancy of the genitourinary and lower gastrointestinal tract. Radiation proctitis and the resultant clinical picture varies from asymptomatic to potentially life threatening. Similarly, treatment options also vary greatly, from medical therapy to surgical inter...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Weiner JP,Wong AT,Schwartz D,Martinez M,Aytaman A,Schreiber D

更新日期：2016-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the optimum period of treatment for post endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) ulcers. METHODS:Patients who underwent ESD for gastric cancer were randomized to two groups and treated with esomeprazole 20 mg per day for 4 wk (4W group) or 2 wk (2W group). At 4 wk after ESD, we measured the size of t...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Arai M,Matsumura T,Okimoto K,Oyamada A,Saito K,Minemura S,Maruoka D,Tanaka T,Nakagawa T,Katsuno T,Yokosuka O

更新日期：2014-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Unidimensional transient elastography (TE) is a noninvasive technique, which has been increasingly used in the assessment of diffuse liver diseases. This paper focuses on reviewing the existing data on the use of TE in the diagnosis of fibrosis and in monitoring disease progression in alcoholic liver disease, on the f...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lupsor-Platon M,Badea R

更新日期：2015-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate functional change of dendritic cells (DCs) derived from allogeneic partial liver graft undergoing acute rejection in rats. METHODS:Allogeneic (SD rat to LEW rat) whole and 50 % partial liver transplantation were performed. DCs from liver grafts 0 hr and 4 days after transplantation were isolated and...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xu MQ,Yao ZX

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:H. pylori is probably the most prevalent human pathogen worldwide. Since it was initially suggested in 1983 by Marshall and Warren to be implicated in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease, H. pylori has also been implicated in gastric carcinoma and was classified as a class I carcinogen. In the last two decades, a notew...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Beswick EJ,Suarez G,Reyes VE

更新日期：2006-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholecystectomy is a common procedure. Abnormalities in the anatomy of the biliary system are common but an abnormal location of the gallbladder is much rarer. Despite frequent pre-operative imaging, the aberrant location of the gallbladder is commonly discovered at surgery. This article presents a case of a patient w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Iskandar ME,Radzio A,Krikhely M,Leitman IM

更新日期：2013-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The generation of oxygen free radicals has been implicated in the pathogenesis of experimental pancreatitis. The aim of this study was to determine the role of oxygen free radicals in patients with acute pancreatitis. METHODS:The plasma levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), lipid peroxide (LPO), myeloperoxidase (MPO...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Park BK,Chung JB,Lee JH,Suh JH,Park SW,Song SY,Kim H,Kim KH,Kang JK

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the prevalences of symptoms consistent with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and dyspepsia in South America. METHODS:A telephone survey was conducted among adult owners of land-based telephones in São Paulo, Brazil, using previously validated computer-assisted sampling and survey protocols. The ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： do Rosário Dias de Oliveira Latorre M,Medeiros da Silva A,Chinzon D,Eisig JN,Dias-Bastos TR

更新日期：2014-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the association between Helicobacter spp. and some common gut bacteria in patients with cholecystitis. METHODS:A nested-polymerase chain reaction (PCR), specific to 16S rRNA of Helicobacter spp. was performed on paraffin-embedded gallbladder samples of 100 cholecystitis and 102 control cases. The sample...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Karagin PH,Stenram U,Wadström T,Ljungh A

更新日期：2010-10-14 00:00:00