External validation of 2 prognostic indices for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer treated with first-line therapy.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We recently established a method of isolation and primary monolayer culture of porcine pancreatic endocrine cells that involves the use of nicotinamide. AIM:To obtain genetic information on cultured porcine endocrine cells and to examine cell function in relation to insulin secretion during long-term cult...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Tsuchiya M,Tsuchiya K,Iwami Y,Ohgawara H

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Invasion and metastasis of pancreatic cancer (PC) require cell motility and adhesion, which depend on the activity of cytoskeleton. A cytoskeletal component indispensable for these processes is myosin II, the cytoplasmic analogue of smooth and skeletal muscle myosin. AIMS AND METHODOLOGY:Because the activ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kaneko K,Satoh K,Masamune A,Satoh A,Shimosegawa T

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to assess the effects of misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog, on cerulein-induced pancreatitis. Per group of 10 each, male Wistar rats received either cerulein (2.5 micrograms/kg/h subcutaneously), cerulein and misoprostol (500 micrograms/kg intraperitoneally at 0 and 4 h), or sal...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Buscail L,Bussenot I,Bouisson M,Sénégas-Balas F,Bertrand C,Balas D,Vaysse N,Ribet A

更新日期：1990-03-01 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：:We reviewed the trends and death rates of pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis in Japan over the past four decades. It is a disturbing fact that the death rate due to pancreatic cancer is rising, parallel to that of lung cancer and colon cancer and that it is affecting primarily the elderly 65 years and older in both se...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Oomi K,Amano M

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Acute pancreatitis is associated with compromised pancreatic microcirculation. Galanin is a vasoactive neuropeptide, but its role in the regulation of pancreatic vascular perfusion (PVP) is unclear. METHODS:Localization of galanin immunoreactivity was investigated by immunohistochemistry, and the effects of...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Brooke-Smith ME,Carati CJ,Bhandari M,Toouli J,Saccone GT

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to determine if there had been any change in the number of solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) cases detected and their evaluation or management over time. METHODS:A systematic review of SPN was performed of all articles published in English in PubMed and Scopus. RESULTS:A total of...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Law JK,Ahmed A,Singh VK,Akshintala VS,Olson MT,Raman SP,Ali SZ,Fishman EK,Kamel I,Canto MI,Dal Molin M,Moran RA,Khashab MA,Ahuja N,Goggins M,Hruban RH,Wolfgang CL,Lennon AM

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to compare the safety, efficacy, and patients' quality of life with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) versus multiple daily injections (MDIs) in type 3c diabetes mellitus (T3cDM) following total pancreatectomy (TP) and pancreatic enzyme usage. METHODS:Thirty-nine pa...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Struyvenberg MR,Fong ZV,Martin CR,Tseng JF,Clancy TE,Fernández-Del Castillo C,Tillman HJ,Bellin MD,Freedman SD

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Ecological studies support the hypothesis that there is an association between vitamin D and pancreatic cancer (PaCa) mortality, but observational studies are somewhat conflicting. We sought to contribute further data to this issue by analyzing the differences in PaCa mortality across the eastern states of A...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Neale RE,Youlden DR,Krnjacki L,Kimlin MG,van der Pols JC

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our study aim was to determine encapsulated islet graft viability in an omentum pouch and the effect of fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF-1) released from our redesigned alginate microcapsules on the function of the graft. METHODS:Isolated rat islets were encapsulated in an inner core made with 1.5% low-viscos...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Pareta R,McQuilling JP,Sittadjody S,Jenkins R,Bowden S,Orlando G,Farney AC,Brey EM,Opara EC

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：:Diabetes mellitus secondary to chronic pancreatitis is characterized by a progressive destruction of the pancreas, including loss of the islet cells, leading to a form of diabetes that can mimic both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Glucagon-like peptide 1(7-36)amide (GLP-1), an intestinally derived insulinotropic hormone,...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Hedetoft C,Sheikh SP,Larsen S,Holst JJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study was conducted to monitor the expression of pancreas and duodenal homeobox gene (PDX-1) for assessing beta-cell function in islets from patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP). METHODS:Islets isolated from the pancreata of 40 surgical patients categorized as control group, patients with mil...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Mitnala S,Pondugala PK,Guduru VR,Rabella P,Thiyyari J,Chivukula S,Boddupalli S,Hardikar AA,Reddy DN

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：:Cultivation and preservation of human pancreatic ductal cells have remained a challenge. With a defined culture medium and refinement of culturing techniques, we have been able to maintain human pancreatic ductal cells without any genetic manipulation in culture for more than 16 months. Freshly isolated ductal fragmen...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ulrich AB,Schmied BM,Matsuzaki H,El-Metwally T,Moyer MP,Ricordi C,Adrian TE,Batra SK,Pour PM

更新日期：2000-11-01 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:To assess the degree of interobserver agreement of MRI in the diagnostic assessment of pancreatic cysts (PCs). METHODS:Magnetic resonance imaging sets of images of 62 patients with PCs (32 with histological confirmation and 30 with clinical diagnosis) were reviewed by 4 experienced radiologists. Features sc...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： de Jong K,Nio CY,Mearadji B,Phoa SS,Engelbrecht MR,Dijkgraaf MG,Bruno MJ,Fockens P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chronic pancreatitis is the consequence of multiple episodes of recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP). We hypothesized that apigenin can minimize the sequelae of RAP by limiting acinar cells' proinflammatory signaling pathways. METHODS:AR42J acinar cells were treated in vitro with transforming growth factor β (...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Mrazek AA,Bhatia V,Falzon M,Spratt H,Chao C,Hellmich MR

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent studies performed on pancreatic stones from patients with alcoholic pancreatitis, a novel secretory protein was identified: the pancreatic stone protein (PSP Mr 14,000). This protein suppresses CaCO3 precipitation, and could therefore stabilize normally supersaturated pancreatic juice. Crystallographic analy...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Montalto G,Multigner L,Sarles H,De Caro A

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of surgical celiac and superior mesenteric ganglionectomy (GGX) on intrinsic pancreatic innervation was studied in male Wistar rats. Neurons were stained in the pancreas of control and ganglionectomized rats with histochemical methods evidencing the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity and the induced fluor...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Anglade P,Michel C,Rozé C

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to analyze conservative management in a large series of acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) patients in a specialized center for pancreatic disease in the Internal Medicine and Emergency Department of a 1,500-bed hospital. One hundred ninety-nine patients with ANP were considered (mean age, 55.4 +/-...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Uomo G,Visconti M,Manes G,Calise F,Laccetti M,Rabitti PG

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pancreatic ductal carcinoma frequently recurs postoperatively, and we analyzed clinicopathological features of patients treated by surgical resection to find predictors of postoperative recurrence. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was performed that included 69 patients between 1985 and 2003. Clinicopath...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Shibata K,Matsumoto T,Yada K,Sasaki A,Ohta M,Kitano S

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between acute pancreatitis and severe hypertriglyceridemia has long been recognized. We report two cases of severe primary hypertriglyceridemia (types 1 and V) with recurrent acute pancreatitis. In both patients, observance of appropriate diet and drug therapy was insufficient. Recurrent episodes of pa...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Piolot A,Nadler F,Cavallero E,Coquard JL,Jacotot B

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVES:In patients with chronic pancreatitis (cP) with an inflammatory mass in the pancreatic head, the degree of fibrosis in the pancreatic head compared with the tail should be determined and differences in the expression pattern of collagen types I, III, and IV; laminin; vitronectin; and fibronectin should be ev...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Muehling B,Kolb A,Ramadani M,Schmidt E,Gansauge F,Beger HG

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The contribution of overexpressed microRNA-21 and -221 (miR-21 and miR-221) to the malignant phenotype was determined by inhibiting these miRNAs using antisense oligonucleotides. METHODS:The effects of antisense to miR-21 and miR-221 on cell proliferation, cell cycle arrest, induction of apoptosis, combinat...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Park JK,Lee EJ,Esau C,Schmittgen TD

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A selective therapy for pancreatitis is total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation. Outcomes and geographical variability of patients who had total pancreatectomy (TP) alone or total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) were assessed. METHODS:Data were obtained from the Healthcare C...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Lara LF,Bellin MD,Ugbarugba E,Nathan JD,Witkowski P,Wijkstrom M,Steel JL,Smith KD,Singh VK,Schwarzenberg SJ,Pruett TL,Naziruddin B,Long-Simpson L,Kirchner VA,Gardner TB,Freeman ML,Dunn TB,Chinnakotla S,Beilman GJ,Ad

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the hamster model, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma develops after treatment with N-nitrosobis-(2-oxopropyl)amino (BOP). In this model, Langerhans islets play a central role in carcinogenesis. In contrast, treatment with BOP in rats and mice did not result in cancer development. We investigated whether pa...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： El-Ghamari M,Bergmann F,Schmied BM,Weitz J,Ulrich A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have shown that pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (PACAP) stimulates at very low concentration insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. In addition, PACAP has been evidenced in pancreatic nervous fibers surrounding the islets, the core of the islet, and the capillaries. The aim of t...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Petruzzo P,Cappai A,Spiga S,Picciau S,Serra G,Fattore L,Onali P,Brotzu G

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Recent observations demonstrated the expression of the insulin receptor (InsR) and its functional interaction with the transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1 receptor (TRPV1) in sensory ganglion neurons. Because sensory nerves are implicated in pancreatic inflammatory processes, we studied the colocal...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Lázár BA,Jancsó G,Oszlács O,Nagy I,Sántha P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00