NOD2 and ATG16L1 polymorphisms affect monocyte responses in Crohn's disease.

abstract：:Coeliac disease (CD) is a complex condition resulting from an interplay between genetic and environmental factors. When diagnosing the condition, serological testing and genotyping are useful in excluding CD, although the gold standard of testing is currently histopathological examination of the small intestine. There...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Charlesworth RP

更新日期：2020-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate if the administration of an enteral diet supplemented with glutamine, arginine and omega-3-fatty acids modulates inflammatory and immune responses after surgery. METHODS:A prospective randomized double-blind, clinical trial was performed. Forty-eight patients with gastrointestinal cancer were randomize...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wu GH,Zhang YW,Wu ZH

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To detect the expression of mitochondrial uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) in colon cancer and analyze the relation between UCP2 expression and clinical pathological features of colon cancer. METHODS:Fifteen colon tissue samples and 15 its adjacent tissue samples were obtained from colon cancer patients during surgical...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kuai XY,Ji ZY,Zhang HJ

更新日期：2010-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Splenosis is a condition in which splenic tissue is present in a non-anatomical position. Implants of splenic tissue can mimic neoplasms and only specific examinations can confirm the correct diagnosis. Here we report a case of a 23-year-old male patient with a history of surgical splenectomy during childhood after tr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Garaci FG,Grande M,Villa M,Mancino S,Konda D,Attinà GM,Galatà G,Simonetti G

更新日期：2009-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the literature on the use of Chinese herbal medicines for the treatment of cholecystitis. METHODS:The literature on treatment of cholecystitis with traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) was analyzed based on the principles and methods described by evidence-based medicine (EBM). Eight databases including M...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dong ZY,Wang GL,Liu X,Liu J,Zhu DZ,Ling CQ

更新日期：2012-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic gastrectomy has been widely accepted as a standard alternative for the treatment of early-stage gastric adenocarcinoma because of its favorable short-term outcomes. Although controversies exist, such as establishing clear indications, proper preoperative staging, and oncologic safety, experienced surgeons...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Son T,Hyung WJ

更新日期：2016-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish a more sensitive method for detection of free cancer cells in peritoneal washes from gastric cancer patients during surgery and to evaluate its clinical significance. METHODS:The carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) mRNA levels in peritoneal washes from 65 cases of gastric cancer were detected by real-time ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang YS,Xu J,Luo GH,Wang RC,Zhu J,Zhang XY,Nilsson-Ehle P,Xu N

更新日期：2006-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) presenting with intractable gastric ulcers. A 71-year-old man was admitted with epigastric pain. Initial endoscopic findings revealed multiple, active gastric ulcers in the gastric antrum. He underwent Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) eradication therapy followed...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Park TY,Choi CH,Yang SY,Oh IS,Song ID,Lee HW,Kim HJ,Do JH,Chang SK,Cho AR,Cha YJ

更新日期：2009-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, the use of confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) in the diagnosis of chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) was reported. In this brief report we aimed to assess the application of probe-based CLE to characterize colonic mucosa and dysplasia in CUC. The study involved a patient presenting long-standing CUC. Confocal...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： De Palma GD,Staibano S,Siciliano S,Maione F,Siano M,Esposito D,Persico G

更新日期：2011-02-07 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：AIM:Allo-cell transplant rejection and autoimmune responses were associated with the presence of class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC II) molecules on cells. This paper studied the effect of Ribonuclease P (RNase P) against CIITA, which was a major regulator of MHCII molecules, on repressing the expression of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo R,Zou P,Fan HH,Gao F,Shang QX,Cao YL,Lu HZ

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) for assessment of non-alcoholic fat liver disease (NAFLD) as compared with liver histological and metabolomics findings. METHODS:Patients undergoing bariatric surgery following procedures involved in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectom...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Calvo N,Beltrán-Debón R,Rodríguez-Gallego E,Hernández-Aguilera A,Guirro M,Mariné-Casadó R,Millá L,Alegret JM,Sabench F,del Castillo D,Vinaixa M,Rodríguez MÀ,Correig X,García-Álvarez R,Menendez JA,Camps J,Joven J

更新日期：2015-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To elucidate the effect of angiogenesis inhibitor, Linomide, on tumor growth and metastasis in nude mice implanted with human gastric cancer. METHODS:A metastatic model of gastric cancer was established using orthotopic implantation of histologically intact tumor tissues into the gastric wall of nude mice. Linomid...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tao HQ,Lin YZ,Yin HR,Gu QL,Zhu ZG,Yao M

更新日期：1997-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Although plasma cell infiltration is not rare in autopsy of patients with multiple myeloma (MM), it is very rarely detected in living patients. This is because MM rarely causes significant liver dysfunction that requires further evaluation. A 49-year-old man presented with acute renal failure and was diagnosed with ka...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Rahhal FE,Schade RR,Nayak A,Coleman TA

更新日期：2009-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of the Notch pathway in carcinogenesis and tumor progression has been demonstrated in many organs, including the colon. Accordingly, studies aimed at developing therapies targeting this pathway in various cancers require the identification of several factors that may play a role in regulating Notch-...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gonulcu SC,Unal B,Bassorgun IC,Ozcan M,Coskun HS,Elpek GO

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the antioxidative status of patients with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in southeastern Taiwan. METHODS:Our study comprised 27 patients with ALD recruited from Taitung Mackay Memorial Hospital, located in southeastern Taiwan. Patients with ALD included 12 non-aborigines (12 men) and 15 aborigines (1...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen YL,Chen LJ,Bair MJ,Yao ML,Peng HC,Yang SS,Yang SC

更新日期：2011-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of uninvestigated dyspepsia among college students in Zhejiang Province. METHODS:Young adult students attending undergraduate (within the 4-year program) and graduate (only first-year students) colleges in Zhejiang Province were recruited between November 2010 and ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li M,Lu B,Chu L,Zhou H,Chen MY

更新日期：2014-04-07 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：AIM:To investigate the possible involvement of 25-hydroxyvitamin D(3)-1(alpha)-hydroxylase [1alpha-25(OH) (2) D(3)] in butyrate-induced differentiation in human intestinal cell line Caco-2 cells. METHODS:Caco-2 cells were incubated either with 3 mmol/L butyrate and 1 micromol/L 25(OH) (2) D(3) or with 1 micromol/L 1al...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Schröder O,Turak S,Daniel C,Gaschott T,Stein J

更新日期：2005-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate clinical outcomes of patients that underwent surgery, transarterial embolization (TAE), or supportive care for spontaneously ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:A consecutive 54 patients who diagnosed as spontaneously ruptured HCC at our institution between 2003 and 2012 were retrospective...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jin YJ,Lee JW,Park SW,Lee JI,Lee DH,Kim YS,Cho SG,Jeon YS,Lee KY,Ahn SI

更新日期：2013-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are a well-characterized group of mucin-producing cystic neoplasms of the clear malignant potential type. We report here two cases of intraductal papillary mucinous carcinoma (IPMC) with atypical manifestations. In one case, we discussed a pseudomyxoma peritonei caused ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee SE,Jang JY,Yang SH,Kim SW

更新日期：2007-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:We experienced a case of intussusception caused by cys- tic lymphangioma of the colon in a 32 years old female who was admitted to our hospital for the chief complaint of bloody stool. In the colonoscopic examination, cystic mass with stalk which had smooth mucosal surface was noted at the descending colon. Abdominal ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim TO,Lee JH,Kim GH,Heo J,Kang DH,Song GA,Cho M

更新日期：2006-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neuropsychiatric complication of cirrhosis or acute liver failure. Currently, HE is regarded as a continuous cognitive impairment ranging from the mildest stage, minimal HE to overt HE. Hyperammonaemia and neuroinflammation are two main underlying factors which contribute to the neurol...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang XD,Zhang LJ,Wu SY,Lu GM

更新日期：2014-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:An insufficient future liver remnant (FLR) is associated with post-hepatectomy liver failure. Associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for stage hepatectomy (ALPPS) has been shown to be effective for the induction of rapid FLR hypertrophy so as to improve the resectability in patients with insufficient FLR...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chan A,Chung PH,Poon RT

更新日期：2014-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To clarify the pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms in non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) patients. METHODS:Thirty-five NERD patients with persistent symptoms, despite taking rabeprazole 10 mg twice daily for at least 8 wk, were included in this study. All patients underwent 24 h combined impeda...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nakagawa K,Koike T,Iijima K,Saito M,Kikuchi H,Hatta W,Ara N,Uno K,Asano N,Shimosegawa T

更新日期：2015-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common comorbidities associated with overweight and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Importantly, NAFLD is one of its most dangerous complications because it can lead to severe liver pathologies, including fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatic cellular carcinoma. Given ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mikolasevic I,Milic S,Turk Wensveen T,Grgic I,Jakopcic I,Stimac D,Wensveen F,Orlic L

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To clarify the effectiveness of plasma exchange by comparing the mortality and morbidity before and after the intervention of plasma exchange. METHODS:Plasma exchange has been available as an optional therapy for hyperlipidemic pancreatitis since August 1999 in our hospital. The patients were assorted into 2 group...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen JH,Yeh JH,Lai HW,Liao CS

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish an animal model with human hepatocyte-repopulated liver for the study of liver cancer metastasis. METHODS:Cell transplantation into mouse livers was conducted using alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)-producing human gastric cancer cells (h-GCCs) and h-hepatocytes as donor cells in a transgenic mouse line express...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fujiwara S,Fujioka H,Tateno C,Taniguchi K,Ito M,Ohishi H,Utoh R,Ishibashi H,Kanematsu T,Yoshizato K

更新日期：2012-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:An inefficient cellular immune response likely leads to chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Resolution of chronic HCV infection in the absence of treatment is a rare occurrence. We report the case of a 39-year old white male with a 17-year history of chronic HCV infection, who eradicated HCV following a serious...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Byrnes V,Chopra S,Koziel MJ

更新日期：2007-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the outcome of patients, who underwent transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and subsequently liver transplantation (OLT) irrespective of tumor size when no tumor progression was observed. METHODS:Records, imaging studies and pathology of 84 patients with HCC were revi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Obed A,Beham A,Püllmann K,Becker H,Schlitt HJ,Lorf T

更新日期：2007-02-07 00:00:00