Reduced expression of PDX-1 is associated with decreased beta cell function in chronic pancreatitis.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought to identify clinicopathological characteristics of high-grade pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN)/carcinoma in situ to facilitate screening for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. METHODS:We evaluated PanIN lesions in 173 consecutive autopsy cases with no evidence of pancreatic ductal adenoc...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Matsuda Y,Furukawa T,Yachida S,Nishimura M,Seki A,Nonaka K,Aida J,Takubo K,Ishiwata T,Kimura W,Arai T,Mino-Kenudson M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Systemic complications in alcoholic pancreatitis are supposed to be aggravated by inflammatory liver damage. Resident macrophages including hepatic Kupffer cells play a pivotal role in mediating systemic complications in severe necrotizing pancreatitis (SNP). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Schneider L,Hackert T,Longerich T,Hartwig W,Fritz S,Krych R,Fortunato F,Gebhard MM,Werner J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:OBJECTDIVES: Mouse double minute 2 is a key negative regulator of the p53 protein, a central node in the mediation of tumor suppression. The MDM2 gene contains 2 differently regulated promoters, MDM2-P1 and MDM2-P2, which differ strongly in their biological and clinical importance. METHODS:We assess the cli...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Grochola LF,Taubert H,Greither T,Bhanot U,Udelnow A,Würl P

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate whether the previously described differentiating islet-like aggregates of human pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells (PANC-1) develop glucose response and exhibit intercellular communication. METHODS:Fura 2-loaded PANC-1 cells in serum-free medium were assayed for changes in cytoso...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Hiram-Bab S,Shapira Y,Gershengorn MC,Oron Y

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet-activating factor (PAF) may play a critical and primary role in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis and pancreatitis-associated distant organ injury. The present study evaluated the effect of a PAF antagonist, lexipafant (an (S)-4-methyl-2[methyl-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-1-ylmethyl)-benzene sulphonyl]-amino]p...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Andersson R,Wang X,Sun Z,Deng X,Soltesz V,Ihse I

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIM:Recent studies have suggested that CCK is not essential for normal pancreatic growth in mice. We examined whether the treatment of hyperglycemia participates in a non-CCK-1-receptor-mediated mechanism of pancreatic regeneration after partial (30%) pancreatectomy (Px) with use of Otsuka Long-Evans T...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Yamamoto M,Jia DM,Fukumitsu K,Otsuki M

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Proinflammatory cytokines play an important role in the development of type 1 diabetes. Lisofylline (LSF) is a novel anti-inflammatory compound that specifically inhibits proinflammatory cytokine production and action. AIM:To investigate the effect of LSF on diabetes prevention. METHODOLOGY:A mouse with ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Yang Z,Chen M,Fialkow LB,Ellett JD,Wu R,Nadler JL

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Between April 1992 and December 2000, 167 patients with pancreatic carcinoma were evaluated and treated in our department. One hundred eight patients (64.7%) with pancreatic carcinoma underwent pancreatectomy. Of these patients, 94 had histologically proven ductal adenocarcinoma. The overall postoperative ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Takai S,Satoi S,Toyokawa H,Yanagimoto H,Sugimoto N,Tsuji K,Araki H,Matsui Y,Imamura A,Kwon AH,Kamiyama Y

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The involvement of endogenous prostaglandins (PGs) in pancreatic endocrine and exocrine secretion was investigated, using the isolated and perfused dog pancreas. Spontaneous production of both PGE2 and 6-keto-PGF1 alpha was recorded in venous effluent. Prostaglandin production increased following stimulation with both...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kuroda T,Sodeyama H,Hanazaki K,Horigome N,Kajikawa S,Yamagishi K,Horiuchi A,Iwatsuki K,Chiba S,Homma T

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined whether pancreas grafts preserved by the two-layer method maintained adenine nucleotides pool as substrates for ATP synthesis before reperfusion and had the ability to recover pancreatic tissue perfusion and synthesize ATP promptly after reperfusion. After preservation by the two-layer cold storage method ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kim Y,Kuroda Y,Tanioka Y,Matsumoto S,Fujita H,Sakai T,Hamano M,Suzuki Y,Ku Y,Saitoh Y

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old female was referred to our hospital because of postprandial epigastric pain and pancreatic head mass. On admission, an elastic hard mass with tenderness was palpable in the epigastric region. Laboratory findings showed no abnormalities, except for a slightly elevated C-reactive protein value and iron def...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Taguchi M,Nishikawa S,Matsuoka H,Narita R,Abe S,Fukuda K,Miyamoto H,Taniguchi H,Otsuki M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Attaining high-quality RNA from the tissues or organs of deceased donors used for research can be challenging due to physiological and logistical considerations. In this investigation, METHODS: RNA Integrity Number (RIN) was determined in pancreatic samples from 236 organ donors and used to define high (≥6.5...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Philips T,Kusmartseva I,Gerling IC,Campbell-Thompson M,Wasserfall C,Pugliese A,Longmate JA,Schatz DA,Atkinson MA,Kaddis JS

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Benign pancreatic hyperenzymemia is characterized by a long-term increase of serum pancreatic enzymes in otherwise healthy subjects. This study was designed to determine (a) whether all pancreatic enzymes are elevated, (b) the extent of each enzyme increase, (c) the relative frequency of the familial form, an...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Galassi E,Birtolo C,Migliori M,Bastagli L,Gabusi V,Stanghellini V,De Giorgio R

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the clinical significance of high-volume modified continuous closed and/or open lavage for the treatment of infected necrotizing pancreatitis. METHODS:From August 1997 to December 2006, 53 patients with infected necrotizing pancreatitis who underwent in situ high-volume (>20 L/d) continuous clos...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Dong X,Gao SL,Xie QP,Xu L,Xu YL,Wu YL

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pancreatic ischemia-reperfusion (IR) has a key role in pancreas surgery and transplantation. Most experimental models evaluate the normothermic phase of the IR. We proposed a hypothermic model of pancreas IR to evaluate the benefic effects of the cold ischemic phase. METHODS:We performed a reproducible model...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Rocha-Santos V,Ferro OC,Pantanali CA,Seixas MP,Pecora RA,Pinheiro RS,Claro LC,Abdo EE,Chaib E,D'Albuquerque LA

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：:The influence of the neuropeptide galanin, present in intrapancreatic nerve endings, on the endocrine pancreas is well known. The most potent effect of galanin is inhibition of insulin release. Little is known of its effect on the exocrine pancreas. Whether galanin plays a role in the regulation of exocrine pancreatic...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Rünzi M,Müller MK,Schmid P,von Schönfeld J,Goebell H

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Association between acute pancreatitis and acute viral hepatitis (AVH) is more frequent than previously thought. Most cases are hepatitis A or B virus related. Only 6 cases of acute pancreatitis with acute hepatitis E virus (HEV)-related hepatitis has been reported so far. METHODS:We analyzed the hospital r...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Bhagat S,Wadhawan M,Sud R,Arora A

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated carcinoid syndrome (CS) symptoms and the real-world effectiveness of telotristat ethyl (TE) among patients with ≤3 bowel movements (BM) per day. METHODS:Patients with CS initiating TE between March and November 2017 could participate in a nurse support program collecting demographic and CS symp...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Benson AB 3rd,Strosberg J,Joish VN,Dharba S,Sapre D,Lapuerta P

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：:A case of papillary cystic tumor (PCT) of the pancreas in a 55-year-old woman is described. She presented with a gradually enlarging and painless abdominal mass for > 26 years. The tumor was encapsulated and measured 16 x 12 x 10 cm. The gross features and conventional light microscopic appearance of this tumor were c...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Lee WY,Tzeng CC,Jin YT,Chow NH,Yip CM,Lee JC

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-six patients (21 male, 15 female) with ductal pancreatic cancer were treated with the long-acting synthetic luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LH-RH) analogue buserelin. All patients had advanced tumor stages (stage II: 7 patients; stage III: 11 patients; stage IV: 18 patients). A monthly follow-up includin...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Friess H,Büchler M,Krüger M,Beger HG

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemokines may regulate the process of immune cell infiltration that is often found in pancreatic cancer. In this study, we investigated the secretion of the chemokines [interleukin (IL)-8, monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1, and RANTES (regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted)] in human pa...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Takaya H,Andoh A,Shimada M,Hata K,Fujiyama Y,Bamba T

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) arise in most organs of the body and share many common pathologic features. However, a variety of different organ-specific systems have been developed for nomenclature, grading, and staging of NETs, causing much confusion. This review examines issues in the pathologic assessment of NETs th...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Klimstra DS,Modlin IR,Coppola D,Lloyd RV,Suster S

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, the landscape of the diagnosis and treatment of patients with well-differentiated gastrointestinal/pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (previously referred to as carcinoid tumors) has changed dramatically. We will need to work with all of the stakeholders including clinicians, patients, regulatory agencies, and...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Asmis T

更新日期：2016-07-01 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:To evaluate the systemic effects of moderate hypothermia (MH) and the timing of induction on acute pancreatitis (AP) and endotoxemia in rats. METHODS:The effects of MH were compared in 4 groups, that is, sham group (38 degrees C), control group (38 degrees C), early MH group (32 degrees C on administration ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Fujimoto K,Fujita M,Tsuruta R,Tanaka R,Shinagawa H,Izumi T,Kasaoka S,Maekawa T

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bax-interacting factor 1 (Bif-1) protein plays a critical role in apoptosis, mitochondrial morphogenesis, and autophagy, and its loss promotes tumorigenesis. The role of Bif-1 in pancreatic cancer has not been studied. METHODS:We determined Bif-1 expression in 82 human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDCs...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Coppola D,Helm J,Ghayouri M,Malafa MP,Wang HG

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mitochondrial transcription factor A (mtTFA) is mandatory for both the transcription and maintenance of mitochondrial DNA. This study aimed to investigate the significance of mtTFA expression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). METHODS:Surgical specimens from 93 patients with PDAC who all underwent p...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Yamauchi M,Nakayama Y,Minagawa N,Torigoe T,Shibao K,Yamaguchi K

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A procedure is described for the isolation and growth in vitro of epithelial cells from the duct network of human pancreas, referred to as DEC. A significant advantage of our procedure over previously published procedures is that it enables the isolation of DEC from small pieces of pancreas tissue (< 5 g) and, also, f...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kolar C,Caffrey T,Hollingsworth M,Scheetz M,Sutherlin M,Weide L,Lawson T

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00