Serological pattern "anti-HBc alone": characterization of 552 individuals and clinical significance.

abstract：:Bacterial colonization of the gut shapes both the local and the systemic immune response and is implicated in the modulation of immunity in both healthy and disease states. Recently, quantitative and qualitative changes in the composition of the gut microbiota have been detected in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Rapozo DC,Bernardazzi C,de Souza HS

更新日期：2017-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify new diagnostic markers and drug targets, the gene expression profiles of pancreatic cancer were compared with that of adjacent normal tissues utilizing cDNA microarray analysis. METHODS:cDNA probes were prepared by labeling mRNA from samples of six pancreatic carcinoma tissues with Cy5-dUTP and mRNA fr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tan ZJ,Hu XG,Cao GS,Tang Y

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate safety and effect on hepatitis B virus (HBV) suppression of a long-term treatment with lamivudine (LAM) at standard (100 mg/d) or double (200 mg/d) dose in chronic hepatitis B. METHODS:This was a case study with matched controls (1:3) in patients with chronic hepatitis B with anti-HBe antibodies. RESU...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stornaiuolo G,Stanzione M,Brancaccio G,Cuomo G,Precone V,Di Biase S,Felaco FM,Piccinino F,Gaeta GB

更新日期：2007-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine serum vitamin D levels and colonic vitamin D receptor (VDR) expression in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and non-IBD patients and correlate these with histopathology. METHODS:Puerto Rican IBD (n = 10) and non-IBD (n = 10) patients ≥ 21 years old scheduled for colonoscopy were recruited. Each patient...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Abreu-Delgado Y,Isidro RA,Torres EA,González A,Cruz ML,Isidro AA,González-Keelan CI,Medero P,Appleyard CB

更新日期：2016-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents the sixteenth most frequent cancer in Argentina. The rise of new therapeutic modalities in intermediate-advanced HCC opens up a new paradigm for the treatment of HCC. AIM:To describe real-life treatments performed in patients with intermediate-advanced HCC before th...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Piñero F,Marciano S,Fernández N,Silva J,Anders M,Zerega A,Ridruejo E,Romero G,Ameigeiras B,D'Amico C,Gaite L,Bermúdez C,Reggiardo V,Colombato L,Gadano A,Silva M

更新日期：2019-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) is considered a valid therapeutic option for the treatment of portal hypertension and its complications. The guidelines for this procedure have already been established on the basis of the normal vascular anatomy and of various technical radiological aspects. In so...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Petridis I,Miraglia R,Marrone G,Gruttadauria S,Luca A,Vizzini GB,Gridelli B

更新日期：2010-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To prepare the chitosan-pmEpo nanoparticles and to study their ability for transcellular and paracellular transport across intestinal epithelia by oral administration. METHODS:ICR mice were fed with recombinant plasmid AAV-tetO-CMV-mEpo (containing mEpo gene) or pCMVbeta(containing LacZ gene), whether it was wrapp...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen J,Yang WL,Li G,Qian J,Xue JL,Fu SK,Lu DR

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of obesity has dramatically increased in recent years. Consequently, obesity and associated disorders such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease constitute a serious problem. Therefore, the contribution of adipose tissue to metabolic homeostasis has become a focus of interest. In this review, we discuss th...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tarantino G,Caputi A

更新日期：2011-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether absorbable sutures or non-absorbable sutures are better in preventing surgical site infection (SSI), in this paper we discuss the results of a randomized clinical trial which examined the type of sutures used during hepatectomy. METHODS:All hepatic resections performed from January 2007 to Nov...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Harimoto N,Shirabe K,Abe T,Yukaya T,Tsujita E,Gion T,Kajiyama K,Nagaie T

更新日期：2011-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) abundance in colorectal cancer (CRC) tissues and its association with CRC invasiveness in Chinese patients. METHODS:The resected cancer and adjacent normal tissues (10 cm beyond cancer margins) from 101 consecutive patients with CRC were collected. Fluorescent ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li YY,Ge QX,Cao J,Zhou YJ,Du YL,Shen B,Wan YJ,Nie YQ

更新日期：2016-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal tumors that arise from the gastrointestinal tract. In rare cases, these tumors are found in intra-abdominal sites unrelated to the gastrointestinal tract, such as the mesentery, omentum and retroperitoneum. However, pancreatic extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumor...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tian YT,Liu H,Shi SS,Xie YB,Xu Q,Zhang JW,Zhao DB,Wang CF,Chen YT

更新日期：2014-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Most pancreatic cancer patients present with advanced metastatic disease, resulting in extremely poor 5-year survival, mainly because of the lack of a reliable modality for early detection and limited therapeutic options for advanced disease. Therefore, there is a need for minimally-invasive diagnostic tools for detec...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Takai E,Yachida S

更新日期：2016-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pit pattern classification using magnifying chromoendoscopy is the established method for diagnosing colorectal lesions. The Japan Narrow-band-imaging (NBI) Expert Team (JNET) classification is a novel NBI magnifying endoscopic classification that focuses on the vessel, and surface patterns. AIM:To determin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang Y,Chen HY,Zhou XL,Pan WS,Zhou XX,Pan HH

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease is an immune-mediated disorder that causes severe architectural disturbance in the small intestinal mucosa of genetically-predisposed individuals. Impaired absorption of multiple nutrients results and diarrhea and weight loss develop. Evidence has accumulated that a strict gluten-free diet can result in...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Freeman HJ

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate when Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication therapy (ET) should be started in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB). METHODS:Clinical data concerning adults hospitalized with PUB were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Age, sex, type and stage of peptic ulcer, whether endoscopic therapy w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yoon H,Lee DH,Jang ES,Kim J,Shin CM,Park YS,Hwang JH,Kim JW,Jeong SH,Kim N

更新日期：2015-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate and evaluate the technical feasibility and clinical effectiveness of fluoroscopically guided peroral uncovered expandable metal stent placement to treat gastric outlet and duodenal obstructions. METHODS:Fifteen consecutive patients underwent peroral placement of Wallstent(TM) Enteral Endoprosthesis ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang Q,Dai DK,Qian XJ,Zhai RY

更新日期：2007-10-28 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：:Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease characterized by diffuse inflammation of the mucosa of the colon and rectum. The hallmark clinical symptom of UC is bloody diarrhea. The clinical course is marked by exacerbations and remissions, which may occur spontaneously or in response to treatment changes or intercurr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： da Silva BC,Lyra AC,Rocha R,Santana GO

更新日期：2014-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare disease characterized by the development of inflammation and fibrosis in the soft tissues of the retroperitoneum and other abdominal organs. Retroperitoneal fibrosis can be of 2 types: idiopathic and secondary. The recently advocated concept and diagnostic criteria of immunoglobulin ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fujimori N,Ito T,Igarashi H,Oono T,Nakamura T,Niina Y,Hijioka M,Lee L,Uchida M,Takayanagi R

更新日期：2013-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of alterations have been found within the gut microbial profile of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases when compared with the healthy population; however, it is unclear whether such dysbiosis is the cause or simply the consequence of the disease state. In ulcerative colitis, the environment seems to pla...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sorrentino D

更新日期：2017-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Spanish investigators described recently the so-called occult hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, emphasizing the detection of genomic and antigenomic HCV RNA strands in liver and peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Therefore, the persistence of viral replication in occult HCV infection should be considered as a putati...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Moreno-Otero R

更新日期：2008-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the safety of lamivudine (LAM) treatment for chronic hepatitis B in early pregnancy. METHODS:A total of 92 pregnant women who received LAM treatment either before pregnancy or in early pregnancy were enrolled in this study. All of the pregnant women volunteered to take lamivudine during pregnancy and w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yi W,Liu M,Cai HD

更新日期：2012-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the pharmacological effects of rice flavone (5,4'-dihydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxy-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy-flavone, RF) separated from panicle-differentiating to flowing rice on rat experimental hepatic injury. METHODS:Models of rat acute hepatic injury induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)) adminis...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xu DH,Mei XT,Chen Y,Li YM,Lv JY,Xu SB

更新日期：2005-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the beneficial effects of triterpene alpha,beta-amyrin and the underlying mechanisms in an experimental pancreatitis model. METHODS:Acute pancreatitis was induced in five groups of rats (n = 8) by L-arginine (2 x 2.5 g/kg, intraperitoneal, 1 h apart) and 1 h later, they received a single oral dose of alph...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Melo CM,Carvalho KM,Neves JC,Morais TC,Rao VS,Santos FA,Brito GA,Chaves MH

更新日期：2010-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association of nuclear morphometry and DNA content with resectability of pancreatic cancer. METHODS:A total of 36 patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma were divided into resectable group and unresectable group. The nuclear morphometry and DNA contents of tumor cells were analyzed by IBAS autoi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： He YC,Peng W,Qiao JG,Cao J,Chen JW

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of either boceprevir or telaprevir with ribavirin and interferon (triple therapy) has been shown to be more effective than ribavirin+interferon (dual therapy) for the treatment of genotype 1 hepatitis C. Since the benefit of these treatments takes place after years, simulation models are needed to pred...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Messori A,Fadda V,Maratea D,Trippoli S

更新日期：2012-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Corticosteroids and immunomodulators have been the mainstay therapies for Crohn's disease. Corticosteroids are highly effective to control symptoms in the short-term, but they are not effective in maintaining remission, they heal the mucosa in a reduced proportion of cases, and long-time exposure is associated with an...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ricart E,García-Bosch O,Ordás I,Panés J

更新日期：2008-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To summarize progress in the study of K-ras gene studies in pancreatic cancer and its potential clinical significance in screening test for early detection of pancreatic cancer, and to differentiate pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis in recent decade. METHODS:Literature search (MEDLINE 1986-2003) was perf...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mu DQ,Peng YS,Xu QJ

更新日期：2004-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:To review the implication of CXCR4 for gastrointestinal cancer, a "Pubmed" analysis was performed in order to evaluate the relevance of CXCR4 and its ligands for gastrointestinal cancers. Search terms applied were "cancer, malignoma, esophageal, gastric, colon, colorectal, hepatic, pancreatic, CXCR4, SDF-1alpha, and S...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Schimanski CC,Galle PR,Moehler M

更新日期：2008-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the proinflammatory effects and molecular mechanisms of interleukin (IL)-17 in intestinal epithelial cell line HT-29. METHODS:HT-29 cells were cultured with IL-17, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, or the combination of both IL-17 and TNF-α. Real-time PCR and Western blot were used to measure the gene exp...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang YL,Fang M,Wang XM,Liu WY,Zheng YJ,Wu XB,Tao R

更新日期：2014-12-21 00:00:00