Binge drinking aggravates the outcomes of first-attack severe acute pancreatitis.

abstract：:It was reported that free fatty acids degraded from triglycerides by lipase may play a major role in acute necrotizing or hyperlipidemia-induced pancreatitis. We hypothesized that this injury may be related to the peroxidation of cell membrane phospholipids and tested this hypothesis using isolated pancreatic acini. P...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Morita Y,Yoshikawa T,Takeda S,Matsuyama K,Takahashi S,Yoshida N,Clemens MG,Kondo M

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor relapse occurs frequently in patients with ductal pancreatic head cancer despite the absence of residual tumor detectable at primary surgery. Therefore it has to be assumed that current tumor staging procedures fail to detect minimal amounts of disseminated tumor cells present in secondary organs, which might be...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Hosch SB,Knoefel WT,Metz S,Stoecklein N,Niendorf A,Broelsch CE,Izbicki JR

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease worldwide for its high mortality. Gemcitabine has become the frontline option for the treatment of this disease since its approval. However, resistance to the drug has been on the rise in recent years. Searching for other chemotherapeutic agents therefore has attracted ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Zhang M,Sun C,Shan X,Yang X,Li-Ling J,Deng Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic duct fragments were isolated from rat and hamster pancreas and were cultured in an agarose matrix for up to 8 weeks (rat) or 20 weeks (hamster). The fragments consisted predominantly of duct epithelium, lesser numbers of stromal and atrophied acinar cells, and small numbers of islet cells. Hamster ducts ave...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Githens S,Finley JJ,Patke CL,Schexnayder JA,Fallon KB,Ruby JR

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The median age of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is approximately 70 years, and PDAC rarely affects individuals younger than 40 years. Here, we investigated clinicopathologic features and genetic background of PDAC occurring in young patients (age ≤ 40 years) to determine whether any d...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ohmoto A,Yachida S,Kubo E,Takai E,Suzuki M,Shimada K,Okusaka T,Morizane C

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Clinical and morphological criteria are not precise enough to diagnose early chronic pancreatitis (CP). We investigated if short endoscopic pancreas function testing as a part of routine upper endoscopy could improve clinical diagnostics. METHODS:Patients with suspected CP underwent modified secretin-stimul...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Erchinger F,Engjom T,Tjora E,Hoem D,Hausken T,Gilja OH,Dimcevski G

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In recent years a type of chronic pancreatitis has been described that is clearly distinct from alcoholic chronic pancreatitis. It is characterized by its special pathology, immunologic features, clinical presentation, and steroid responsiveness. Because of its histologic hallmarks, i.e., ductal and peridu...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Klöppel G,Lüttges J,Löhr M,Zamboni G,Longnecker D

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined how lipotoxicity contributes to pancreatic beta-cell secretory dysfunction. METHODS:Effects of palmitate (0.2 mmol/L) were assessed on insulin secretion and soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptor exocytotic machinery in isolated pancreatic islets of type 2 diabetic...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ostenson CG,Chen J,Sheu L,Gaisano HY

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors investigated differential expression of cdx2 in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas (IPMN) and ductal adenocarcinoma. METHODS:Patients with IPMN (n = 23) and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (n = 30) were studied. Expression of cdx2 mRNA, CDX2 protein, muc2 mRNA, MUC2 apomuci...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Yeh TS,Ho YP,Chiu CT,Chen TC,Jan YY,Chen MF

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Survivin, an antiapoptotic gene inhibited by p53, is overexpressed in human cancers and correlates with chemotherapy resistance. Here, we investigated the mutual regulatory mechanism between MGMT (O-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase) and survivin. METHODS:This study used standard techniques for protein an...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Bobustuc GC,Patel A,Thompson M,Srivenugopal KS,Frick J,Weese J,Konduri SD

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is known to stimulate glucose-dependent insulin production and secretion by pancreatic beta-cells. Preliminary evidence suggests that GLP-1 may also influence endocrine differentiation from pancreatic progenitor cells. Additionally, TGF-beta signaling can also control endocrin...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Tei E,Mehta S,Tulachan SS,Yew H,Hembree M,Preuett B,Snyder CL,Yamataka A,Miyano T,Gittes GK

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reports of a so-called "mucin-producing tumor of the pancreas" are increasing worldwide. Although the clinicopathologic features and therapeutic strategies of this tumor have been enthusiastically investigated, there are still many unanswered questions regarding this ailment. In this study, problems in the diagnosis a...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kimura W,Kuroda A,Makuuchi M

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the computed tomography (CT) pancreatic parenchyma attenuation value and clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). METHODS:The medical records of 115 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy and preoperative dynamic CT were...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Maehira H,Iida H,Mori H,Kitamura N,Miyake T,Shimizu T,Tani M

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Tissue desmoplasia occurs in a number of disease states, but its molecular basis is poorly understood. To determine which genes are overexpressed in cells contained within the desmoplastic stroma of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and chronic pancreatitis, we undertook genetic profiling of microdissected tissue sa...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Binkley CE,Zhang L,Greenson JK,Giordano TJ,Kuick R,Misek D,Hanash S,Logsdon CD,Simeone DM

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a leading cause of hospitalization for a gastrointestinal illness in the United States. We hypothesized that enhanced recovery approaches may lead to earlier time to refeeding in patients with AP. METHODS:We performed a double-blind, randomized controlled trial of patients admitte...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Dong E,Chang JI,Verma D,Butler RK,Villarin CK,Kwok KK,Chen W,Wu BU

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnostic value of bile salt-dependent lipase for pancreatic diseases was tested in sera of 187 patients. Of these patients, 76 suffered from pancreatic carcinoma, 43 from nonmalignant liver diseases (cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis), 18 from acute pancreatitis, and 20 from chronic pancreatitis. The remaining sub...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Lombardo D,Montalto G,Roudani S,Mas E,Laugier R,Sbarra V,Abouakil N

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to evaluate racial differences in cancer treatment and survival in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEP-NET) patients. METHODS:Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Registry, we identified patients with GEP-NETs of the stomach, small intestine (SI)...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kessel E,Naparst M,Alpert N,Diaz K,Ahn E,Wolin E,Taioli E,Kim MK

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type I diabetes is characterized by destruction of insulin-producing beta-islet cells in the pancreas resulting in hyperglycemia and associated morbidity. The successful treatment of diabetes by transplanted islets has resulted in renewed efforts to identify methods to augment islet availability. One approach is to id...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Wu F,Jagir M,Powell JS

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To confirm the accuracy of guided percutaneous aspiration (GPA) in distinguishing sterile from infected pancreatic necrosis, we have performed Brown-Brenn tissue Gram stains on pancreatic and peripancreatic necrotic tissue removed operatively in 15 patients. In eight patients judged to have sterile necrosis on the bas...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Banks PA,Gerzof SG,Chong FK,Worthington MG,Doos WG,Sullivan JG,Johnson WC

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Exocrine pancreatic secretion contributes to limit pathogenic bacteria-associated diarrhea. Bovine colostrum, used in the treatment of diarrhea, reduces symptoms originating from gut pathogenic bacteria overgrowth. We hypothesized that bovine colostrum may stimulate the exocrine pancreatic secretion. METHOD...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Huguet A,Savary G,Bobillier E,Le Huërou-Luron I

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical and translational research is critical for the development of improvement in care of pancreatic diseases. Major concerns are the lack of dedicated trainees in pancreatic research and the difficulty for the remaining trainees to develop independent research careers to be included into the pancreas research com...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Gelrud A,Whitcomb DC

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to retrospectively assess the effect of comprehensive cryosurgery (ablation of intrapancreatic and extrapancreatic tumors) plus immunotherapy in metastatic pancreatic cancer. METHODS:We divided 106 patients (57 men, 49 women; median age, 65 years) into the cryoimmunotherapy (31 pati...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Niu L,Chen J,He L,Liao M,Yuan Y,Zeng J,Li J,Zuo J,Xu K

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased activity of various proteases is observed in both human and experimental pancreatitis; however, the information on the effects of specific protease inhibitors on the disease is limited. In this study we show that a novel elastase inhibitor, guamerin-derived synthetic peptide (GDSP), improves the parameters o...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Song M,Zaninovic V,Kim D,Gukovsky I,Gukovskaya A,Kang K,Pandol S

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The postoperative morbidity after pancreatectomy remains high. The role of somatostatin and its analogs in reducing complications after pancreatic resection is controversial. The aim of the study was to evaluate the ability of somatostatin to influence pancreatic cell's function with consequence the decrease...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Katsourakis A,Zezos P,Noussios G,Kouklakis G,Chatzitheoklitos E,Simopoulos K,Pitiakoudis M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodic oscillation of insulin and glucagon by isolated mice islets has been studied. Pulsatile secretion of insulin and glucagon was observed at all glucose concentrations tested. The frequency of oscillation per 20 min for glucagon was 5.0 +/- 0.26 and for insulin 4.0 +/- 0.26 (n = 6), approximating to periodicitie...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Opara EC,Atwater I,Go VL

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pretreatment of rat pancreatic acini with phorbol 12-myristate, 13-acetate (PMA), a protein kinase C (PK-C) activator, caused the desensitization of carbamylcholine (CBC)-induced amylase release in a concentration- and time-dependent fashion. The less potent phorbol-12, 13-dibutyrate (PDBu) also provoked a desensitiza...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Blanchard LM,Paquette B,Larose L,Morisset J

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Understanding the effect of lymph node metastasis (LNM) on prognosis in pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm is helpful for surgery and follow-up. In this study, we investigated the significance of LNM in well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) according to the World Health Organization ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Harimoto N,Hoshino K,Muranushi R,Hagiwara K,Yamanaka T,Ishii N,Tsukagoshi M,Igarashi T,Tanaka H,Watanabe A,Kubo N,Araki K,Hosouchi Y,Suzuki H,Arakawa K,Hirai K,Fukazawa T,Ikota H,Shirabe K

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To correlate magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of the pancreas with the pancreatic exocrine function determined by fecal elastase 1 concentration. METHODS:Magnetic resonance imaging and MRCP findings of 81 consecutive patients with clinically su...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Bilgin M,Bilgin S,Balci NC,Momtahen AJ,Bilgin Y,Klör HU,Rau WS

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic carcinoma is one of the most devastating neoplasms with regard to its resistance to conventional therapy. In a previous report, we found that endogenous tumor necrosis factor (enTNF) exerts an intracellular protective effect against exogenous TNF- and Adriamycin (ADM)-induced cytotoxicity by scavenging oxyg...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Watanabe N,Tsuji N,Tsuji Y,Sasaki H,Okamoto T,Akiyama S,Kobayashi D,Sato T,Yamauchi N,Niitsu Y

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is one of most catastrophic and least understood of cancers. Evidence from clinical studies indicates that the development of pancreas cancer progresses over many years before symptoms appear. Most people with pancreatic cancer die within six months of diagnosis. The lack of early diseas...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Hine RJ,Srivastava S,Milner JA,Ross SA

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00