Lower folate levels in gastric cancer: is it a cause or a result?

abstract：AIM:To assess the role of three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound (3D-EAUS) for morphological assessment of the anal sphincter of female patients with chronic proctalgia (CP). METHODS:In this unmatched case control study, 30 consecutive female patients with CP and 25 normal women (control group) were enrolled. 3D-EAUS w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xue YH,Ding SQ,Ding YJ,Pan LQ

更新日期：2017-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) encompasses a group of autosomal recessive disorders with high morbidity and mortality. Variants in the gene encoding tight junction protein-2 (TJP2) have been linked to PFIC type 4 (PFIC4), which predominantly presents in childhood. However, there are onl...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wei CS,Becher N,Friis JB,Ott P,Vogel I,Grønbæk H

更新日期：2020-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the expression characteristics of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF/CCN2) in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in histology and to elucidate the roles of CCN2 on hepatoma cell cycle progression and metastasis in vitro. METHODS:Liver samples from 36 patients (who underwent hepatic resection for ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xiu M,Liu YH,Brigstock DR,He FH,Zhang RJ,Gao RP

更新日期：2012-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Clinical and experimental data suggest that gut-derived endotoxins are an important pathogenic factors for progression of chronic liver disease. Recently, a C-T (-159) polymorphism in the promoter region of the CD14 gene was detected and found to confer increased CD14 expression and to be associated with advanced a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Meiler C,Muhlbauer M,Johann M,Hartmann A,Schnabl B,Wodarz N,Schmitz G,Scholmerich J,Hellerbrand C

更新日期：2005-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The major type of human liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and there are currently many risk factors that contribute to this deadly disease. The majority of HCC occurrences are associated with chronic hepatitis viral infection, and hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection is currently a major health problem in E...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chiu AP,Tschida BR,Lo LH,Moriarity BS,Rowlands DK,Largaespada DA,Keng VW

更新日期：2015-11-14 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 investigate the genetic relationship between Hirschsprung's disease (HD) and intestinal neuronal dysplasia (IND) in Chinese population. METHODS:Peripheral blood samples were obtained from 30 HD patients, 20 IND patients, 18 HD/IND combined patients and 20 normal individuals as control. Genomic DNA was extracted...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tou JF,Li MJ,Guan T,Li JC,Zhu XK,Feng ZG

更新日期：2006-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the correlation between expression of somatostatin (SS), gastrin (GAS) and cell apoptosis regulation gene bcl-2/bax in large intestine carcinoma. METHODS:Sixty-two large intestine cancer tissue samples were randomly and retrospectively selected from patients with large intestine carcinoma. Immunohistoch...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mao JD,Wu P,Xia XH,Hu JQ,Huang WB,Xu GQ

更新日期：2005-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：:While debate continues as to which is the best surgical method for the treatment of hemorrhoids, none of the currently available surgical methods approach the ideal surgical option, which is one that is effective while being safe and painless. In reality, the less painful the procedure, the more likely it is to be ass...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yeo D,Tan KY

更新日期：2014-12-07 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：:Several studies have demonstrated that the outcome of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) infection is profoundly influenced by a variety of comorbidities. Many of these comorbidities have a significant influence on the response to antiviral therapy. These comorbidities negatively affect the course and outcome of liver disease,...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： El-Zayadi AR

更新日期：2009-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the potential therapeutic effect of exopolysaccharide (EPS)-producing Streptococcus thermophilus (S. thermophilus) CRL 1190 fermented milk on chronic gastritis in Balb/c mice. METHODS:Balb/c mice were fed with the fermented milk for 7 d after inducing gastritis with acetyl-salicylic acid (ASA, 400 m...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Rodríguez C,Medici M,Mozzi F,Font de Valdez G

更新日期：2010-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the international guidelines criteria an adequate "diagnostic conclusion" of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be achieved only if clinical, endoscopic and laboratory findings, together with sample technical adequacy and unequivocal histomorphological signs of the disease are available. Thus, a conclusive...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Canavese G,Bassotti G,Astegiano M,Castellano I,Cassoni P,Sapino A,Villanacci V

更新日期：2013-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To longitudinally investigate cytokine gene expression and protein levels in Th17 and Treg cells, to observe T-cell phenotypes during hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACHBLF) and to analyze changes in Th17 and Treg phenotypes during disease progression. METHODS:We measured the expres...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liang XS,Li CZ,Zhou Y,Yin W,Liu YY,Fan WH

更新日期：2014-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To seek the X associated protein (XAP) with the constructed bait vector pAS2-1X from normal human liver cDNA library. METHODS:The X region of the HBV gene was amplied by PCR and cloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pAS2-1. The reconstituted plasmid pAS2-1X was transformed into the yeast cells and the expre...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang XZ,Jiang XR,Chen XC,Chen ZX,Li D,Lin JY,Tao QM

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease (CD) is a permanent auto-immune enteropathy, triggered in genetically predisposed individuals by the ingestion of dietary gluten. Gluten is the alcohol-soluble protein component of the cereals wheat, rye and barley. CD is a multifactorial condition, originating from the interplay of genetic and environm...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Silano M,Agostoni C,Guandalini S

更新日期：2010-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop a sensitive assay for screening compounds against hepatitis C virus (HCV). METHODS:The proteolytic cleavage of NS3/4A on enhanced yellow fluorescent protein (eYFP)-mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein (MAVS) was examined by reporter enzyme secreted placental alkaline phosphatase (SEAP), which enabl...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fu QX,Wang LC,Jia SZ,Gao B,Zhou Y,Du J,Wang YL,Wang XH,Peng JC,Zhan LS

更新日期：2010-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the changing patterns of glycogen and enzyme histochemical activities in rat liver graft under a different warm ischemia time (WIT) and to predict the tolerant time limitation of the liver graft to warm ischemia injury. METHODS:The rats were randomized into five groups, WIT was 0, 15, 30, 45, 60 min...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： He XS,Ma Y,Wu LW,Wu JL,Hu RD,Chen GH,Huang JF

更新日期：2005-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prevalence of celiac disease (CD) in adult patients referred to an open access gastroenterology clinic in the south of Italy and submitted to esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) for evaluation of refractory functional dyspepsia. METHODS:Seven hundred and twenty six consecutive dyspeptic patients ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Giangreco E,D'agate C,Barbera C,Puzzo L,Aprile G,Naso P,Bonanno G,Russo FP,Nicoletti A,Incarbone S,Trama G,Russo A

更新日期：2008-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the rate of infection, appropriateness of antimicrobial-therapy and mortality on intensive care unit (ICU). Special focus was drawn on patients with liver cirrhosis. METHODS:The study was approved by the local ethical committee. All patients admitted to the Internal Medicine-ICU between April 1, 2007 and...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Friedrich-Rust M,Wanger B,Heupel F,Filmann N,Brodt R,Kempf VA,Kessel J,Wichelhaus TA,Herrmann E,Zeuzem S,Bojunga J

更新日期：2016-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) can be really considered to be systemic diseases since they are often associated with extraintestinal manifestations, complications, and other autoimmune disorders. Indeed, physicians who care for patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, the two major forms of IBD, face a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Danese S,Semeraro S,Papa A,Roberto I,Scaldaferri F,Fedeli G,Gasbarrini G,Gasbarrini A

更新日期：2005-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To explore the expression and changes of hepatoma specific alkaline phospatase (ALP) in rats during canceration.METHODS:The ALPs and isoenzymes of rat livers and sera were investigated in SD hepatomas induced with 0.05% 2-fluoenylacetamide (2-FAA).RESULTS: By pathological examination and biochemical analysis. ALPs...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xiao MB,Yao DF,Zhang H,Qiang H,Huang JF,Wei Q,Jiang F

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary pancreatitis is an autosomal dominant condition, which results in recurrent attacks of acute pancreatitis, progressing to chronic pancreatitis often at a young age. The majority of patients with hereditary pancreatitis express one of two mutations (R122H or N29I) in the cationic trypsinogen gene (PRSS1 gene...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Charnley RM

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the expression levels of gastrointestinal nesfatin-1 in ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus (VMH)-lesioned (obese) and ventrolateral hypothalamic nucleus (VLH)-lesioned (lean) rats that exhibit an imbalance in their energy metabolism and gastric mobility. METHODS:Male Wistar rats were randomly divided i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tian ZB,Deng RJ,Sun GR,Wei LZ,Kong XJ,Ding XL,Jing X,Zhang CP,Ge YL

更新日期：2014-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether α-fetoprotein (AFP) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR)-1 correlate with early recurrence of hepatoma/hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:From 2000 to 2005, 114 consecutive patients with HCC underwent primary curative hepatectomy. The mean age was 60.7 (8.7) years and...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kamiyama T,Takahashi M,Nakanishi K,Yokoo H,Kamachi H,Kobayashi N,Ozaki M,Todo S

更新日期：2012-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the agreement of multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring (MII-pHM) and gastroesophageal reflux scintigraphy (GES) for the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. METHODS:Seventy-five consecutive patients with suspected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) underwent 24-h combined MII-p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Uslu Kızılkan N,Bozkurt MF,Saltık Temizel IN,Demir H,Yüce A,Caner B,Özen H

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the diagnostic values of serum autoantibodies against matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). METHODS:The MMP-7 cDNA was cloned from ESCC tissues, and MMP-7 was expressed and purified from a prokaryotic system. MMP-7 autoantibodies were then measur...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou JH,Zhang B,Kernstine KH,Zhong L

更新日期：2011-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal cancers represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality, with incomplete response to chemotherapy in the advanced stages and poor prognosis. Angiogenesis plays a crucial part in tumor growth and metastasis, with most gastrointestinal cancers depending strictly on the development of a new and devote...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gheonea DI,Cârţână T,Ciurea T,Popescu C,Bădărău A,Săftoiu A

更新日期：2011-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign neoplasia of the duodenum are very rare. Moreover, duodenal tubulovillous adenomas are more uncommon lesions. The microscopic structure of tubulovillous adenoma has frond-like projection of mucosa with branching papillary structure and generally upward growth into the lumen. We describe a 72-year-old man who sh...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim JH,Choi JW,Seo YS,Lee BJ,Yeon JE,Kim JS,Byun KS,Bak YT,Kim I,Park JJ

更新日期：2007-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Aseptic abscesses are an emergent entity and have been described in inflammatory bowel disease, especially in Crohn's disease, and in other diseases. However, aseptic abscesses associated with Behçet's disease are extremely rare. We report a Japanese male diagnosed with an incomplete type of Behçet's disease who devel...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Maeshima K,Ishii K,Inoue M,Himeno K,Seike M

更新日期：2013-05-28 00:00:00