Effects of arginine on the secretion of insulin and islet amyloid polypeptide in humans.

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: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:Activation of "nicotinic anti-inflammatory pathway" could reduce severity of inflammation and injury induced by acute pancreatitis. However, the role of regulatory T (Treg) cells in this pathway is unclear. METHODS:Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) was induced in mice through retrograde injection of 50-μL 2% ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Zheng YS,Wu ZS,Zhang LY,Ke L,Li WQ,Li N,Li JS

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined pancreatic cancer risk in association with hormonal and reproductive factors in a prospective cohort study of 89,835 Canadian women, aged 40-59 at recruitment, who were enrolled in the National Breast Screening Study (NBSS). METHODS:Linkages to national cancer and mortality databases yielded dat...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Navarro Silvera SA,Miller AB,Rohan TE

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aim to examine the predictive effect of the total number of examined lymph nodes on N stage and survival in pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNENs) and to determine the optimal threshold. METHODS:A pNENs data set from 2004 to 2013 was extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Result data...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Zhang X,Lu L,Liu P,Cao F,Wei Y,Ma L,Gong P

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate preoperative findings that are useful to distinguish intraductal papillary-mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) subtypes. METHODS:One hundred twenty-three patients who underwent pancreatectomy for IPMN were analyzed clinicopathologically and radiologically. Invasive IPM carcinomas (IPMCs) were su...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Nara S,Onaya H,Hiraoka N,Shimada K,Sano T,Sakamoto Y,Esaki M,Kosuge T

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Members of the transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are involved in mediating the electrical excitability and stimulus-secretion coupling in the pancreatic β-cells. The expression and the relative abundance of different TRP channels in the human β-cells are unknown. The objective of this study was to e...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Marabita F,Islam MS

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:C-terminal tensin-like gene (CTEN, also known as TNS4) localizes to focal adhesions and is reported to function as an oncogene in colonic, breast, lung, and gastric cancers. Its role in pancreatic cancer is unknown and was thus investigated in this study. METHODS:C-terminal tensinlike gene expression was ev...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Al-Ghamdi S,Cachat J,Albasri A,Ahmed M,Jackson D,Zaitoun A,Guppy N,Otto WR,Alison MR,Kindle KB,Ilyas M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is the main diagnostic modality for pancreatic mass lesions. However, cytology is often indeterminate, leading to repeat FNAs and delay in care. Here, we evaluate whether combining routine cytology with fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Reicher S,Boyar FZ,Albitar M,Sulcova V,Agersborg S,Nga V,Zhou Y,Li G,Venegas R,French SW,Chung DS,Stabile BE,Eysselein VE,Anguiano A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Existing reference ranges for stool fat and energy absorption were developed using subjects in controlled environments on precise diets. This study measured energy and fat absorption in healthy, community-dwelling adults eating a moderate-to-high fat American diet via stool- and serum-based methods. METHODS...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Bashaw H,Brownell JN,Schall JI,Stallings VA

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to establish a minimally invasive and simple screening test for detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) using duodenal juice (DJ). METHODS:Duodenal juice was collected prospectively before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in 46 patients. A protease inhibi...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Mori Y,Ohtsuka T,Kono H,Nagayoshi Y,Ideno N,Aso T,Kozono S,Ohuchida K,Takahata S,Nakamura M,Mizumoto K,Tanaka M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) arising in the pancreas is exceedingly rare, with only 11 cases reported in the English literature. All cases described thus far have exhibited benign histology. We report the first case of malignant SFT of the pancreas. The patient was a 52-year-old woman who presented with obstructive ja...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Estrella JS,Wang H,Bhosale PR,Evans HL,Abraham SC

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate the frequency, predictors, and management of relapse of type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) after steroid treatment. METHODS:One hundred one patients with type 1 AIP receiving steroid as initial treatment were enrolled. Predictors were identified by multivariate analysis usi...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Xin L,Meng QQ,Hu LH,Lin H,Pan J,Hao L,Liu PP,Qian W,Wang LW,Li ZS

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis is an important cause of acute pancreatitis (AP) in children, which lacks established guidelines. The aim of this study was to review management approaches at a single pediatric center. METHODS:This retrospective study included all inpatients younger than 21 years w...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ippisch HM,Alfaro-Cruz L,Fei L,Zou Y,Thompson T,Abu-El-Haija M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the performance of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) for predicting severe acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS:Fifty patients with AP were prospectively enrolled. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and CRP were measured at admission and every 12 hours for 48 hours aft...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Pongprasobchai S,Jianjaroonwong V,Charatcharoenwitthaya P,Komoltri C,Tanwandee T,Leelakusolvong S,Pausawasdi N,Srikureja W,Chainuvati S,Prachayakul V,Manatsathit S,Kachintorn U

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of tissue alteration in chronic pancreatitis (CP) is still unclear. Different hypotheses have been discussed, including increasing oxidant stress in the acinar cells, often as a result of exposure to xenobiotics. To evaluate the role of oxidative stress in CP, the authors investigated the expression of t...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ulrich AB,Schmied BM,Matsuzaki H,Lawson TA,Friess H,Andrén-Sandberg A,Büchler MW,Pour PM

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated the relationship of pancreatic regenerating protein (reg) in models of acinar cell atrophy and aging, and the effect of reg I protein replacement on glucose tolerance. METHODS:Rats underwent pancreatic duct ligation (PDL) and were followed through 12 months. Aging rats were studied at 12 and...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Bluth M,Mueller CM,Pierre J,Callender G,Kandil E,Viterbo D,Fu SL,Sugawara A,Okamoto H,Zenilman ME

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We diverted bile and pancreatic juice from jejunal blind loops of different lengths in conscious rats to see if the pancreatic secretory response was dependent on the length of the jejunal blind loop. Short-term bile and pancreatic juice diversion from a short jejunal blind loop, representing only 8-10% of the total l...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Spannagel AW,Green GM

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We previously reported the finding that pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) have a phagocytic function. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether engulfment of gram-positive bacteria by PSCs plays any role in the pathogenesis of pancreatic fibrosis. METHODS:Rat PSCs were cultured with lipoteichoi...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Morishita K,Shimizu K,Haruta I,Kawamura S,Kobayashi M,Shiratori K

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute pancreatitis generates a complex cascade of immunological events that affect the pathogenesis and the progression of this disease. Several inflammatory mediators seem to play a critical role in the pathogenesis of pancreatitis and the subsequent inflammatory response. In turn, these mediators can influence hemos...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kakafika A,Papadopoulos V,Mimidis K,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Rare cases of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) that produce only proinsulin (PI) and manifest with hypoglycemia have been reported. Proinsulin expression in PNET has not been systematically studied, and the clinicopathologic features of such tumors remain unknown. METHODS:We studied expression of PI...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Celli R,Tang LH,Cai G,Freedman-Weiss M,Colunga M,Salem RR,Majumdar S,Jain D

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated how well phase II trials in locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer (LAMPC) meet current recommendations for trial design. METHODS:We conducted a systematic review of phase II first-line treatment trial for LAMPC. We assessed baseline characteristics, type of comparison, and primary e...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Tang M,Chen J,Goldstein D,Links M,Lord S,Marschner I,Simes RJ,Lee CK

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although surgical procedures that improve pancreatic drainage alleviate abdominal pain in the vast majority of patients with chronic pancreatitis, postoperative absorption and nutritional status are less predictable. The present study was designed to determine the efficacy of pancreatic enzyme supplementation in maint...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Van Hoozen CM,Peeke PG,Taubeneck M,Frey CF,Halsted CH

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review discusses the current imaging modalities for the diagnosis and staging of solid and cystic pancreatic lesions and for the assessment of acute and chronic pancreatitis, and the future role of emerging technologies in the management of pancreatic diseases. Multidetector row spiral computed tomography is supe...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Nichols MT,Russ PD,Chen YK

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), often coexpressed in cancer, are associated with poor prognosis. However, results from pancreatic cancer trials of their inhibitors were disappointing. This study delineated the role of COX-2 and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in a...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Toomey DP,Manahan E,McKeown C,Rogers A,McMillan H,Geary M,Conlon KC,Murphy JF

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cystic insulinoma is an uncommon tumor. Perioperative localization remained challenging if the tumor is atypical with cystic feature or in small size. Near-infrared (NIR) imaging is a technique by injecting fluorescent dye intravenously, which accumulates to the target lesion and creating signal by laser so...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kou HW,Yu MC,Chong SW,Hsu HY,Chou HH,Lee CW,Chen TC,Huang SF

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last 3 decades, there have been substantial improvements in diagnostic imaging and sampling techniques to evaluate pancreatic diseases. The modern technology has helped us to recognize premalignant conditions of pancreas including mucinous cystic neoplasms and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs)....

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Thosani N,Dasari CS,Bhutani MS,Raimondo M,Guha S

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis of patients with alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)-producing pancreatic cancer is generally very poor. We, however, present a case of a 33-year-old man who survived AFP-producing pancreatic cancer and its metachronous liver metastasis. The patient had undergone a curative total pancreatectomy for AFP-producing pan...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Natsume T,Watanabe Y,Maruyama T,Tanaka H,Sunouchi K,Tohma T,Noju M,Muto Y,Tohnosu N,Uehara T,Shimizu S,Ochiai T,Nabeya Y

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00