abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of the rapid urinary trypsinogen-2 test strip in post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis. METHODS:A total of 150 patients were tested with the urinary trypsinogen-2 test strip and serum levels of amylase a...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Tseng CW,Chen CC,Lin SZ,Chang FY,Lin HC,Lee SD

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) plays an intrinsic role in promoting growth, angiogenesis, and metastasis in pancreatic cancer (PC) and serves as a mechanism underlying therapeutic resistance. Accordingly, we investigated the efficacy of bioactive phytochemicals in inhibiting radiotherapy (RT)-induced NF-κB activi...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Veeraraghavan J,Natarajan M,Lagisetty P,Awasthi V,Herman TS,Aravindan N

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) may offer a diagnostic tool through the combination of imaging and guided fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic cysts. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the most accurate test for differentiating mucinous from nonmucinous cysts. METHODS:The results of EUS imaging,...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Cizginer S,Turner BG,Bilge AR,Karaca C,Pitman MB,Brugge WR

更新日期：2011-10-01 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:The purpose of the present study was to compare the development of murine embryonic pancreas in vitro and in vivo. METHODS:Murine embryonic pancreas at 12.5 days of gestation was dissected and cultured at the air-medium interface. At 1, 3, and 7 days of culture, the characteristics of cultured murine pancre...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ma F,Haumaitre C,Chen F,Han Z

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to clarify the clinical and pathophysiological characteristics of autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) and its subtypes (lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis [LPSP] and idiopathic duct-centric pancreatitis [IDCP]) seen around the world. METHODS:An international multicenter surve...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kamisawa T,Chari ST,Giday SA,Kim MH,Chung JB,Lee KT,Werner J,Bergmann F,Lerch MM,Mayerle J,Pickartz T,Lohr M,Schneider A,Frulloni L,Webster GJ,Reddy DN,Liao WC,Wang HP,Okazaki K,Shimosegawa T,Kloeppel G,Go VL

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to develop target-specific binding agents for in vitro and in vivo imaging of human pancreatic cancer. METHODS:A monoclonal neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL)-specific antibody and a peptide specific for matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) were labeled with a near-infrared dye for...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Wang W,Lin J,Guha S,Tong Z,Cameron AG,Zhang F,Qiu X,Zou C,Gao X,Mawad ME,Ke S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) are important players in pancreatic fibrosis and are major contributors to the extracellular matrix proteins observed with the stromal response characteristic of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Pancreatic stellate cells are also believed to secrete soluble factors tha...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Wehr AY,Furth EE,Sangar V,Blair IA,Yu KH

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：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：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of the study were to compare endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) in the etiological diagnosis of patients initially diagnosed with idiopathic acute pancreatitis and to determine the clinical and analytical factors related to the end result of...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ortega AR,Gómez-Rodríguez R,Romero M,Fernández-Zapardiel S,Céspedes Mdel M,Carrobles JM

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Pancreatic functions were determined in a Ki-ras-induced actin-interacting protein (KRAP)-deficient (-/-) mouse mutant. METHODS:Pancreatic enzyme, protein, and DNA contents were measured, and histological examinations were conducted. The mixture of bile-pancreatic juice was collected, and amylase and bile a...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Miyasaka K,Fujimoto T,Kawanami T,Takiguchi S,Jimi A,Funakoshi A,Shirasawa S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pancreatic carcinoma etiology and molecular pathogenesis is weakly understood. According to the assumption that genetic variation in carcinogen metabolism further modifies the risk of exposure-related cancers, an association of functional polymorphisms in oxidative stress-modifying genes superoxide dismutase...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Mohelnikova-Duchonova B,Marsakova L,Vrana D,Holcatova I,Ryska M,Smerhovsky Z,Slamova A,Schejbalova M,Soucek P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Human primary microRNA-155/B-cell integration cluster (BIC) transcript is the precursor of microRNA-155. The overexpression of them has been widely observed in the progression of various types of tumors. Our objective was to investigate the effect of anticancer agents on the expression of BIC and possible si...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Xia QS,Ishigaki Y,Zhao X,Shimasaki T,Nakajima H,Nakagawa H,Takegami T,Chen ZH,Motoo Y

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish new biomarkers for accurate diagnosis of pancreatic cancer (PC) using a standardized serum peptidome profiling and compare the results with those from the tumor marker, CA 19-9. METHODS:Serum samples from 102 patients (55 with chronic pancreatitis and 47 with PC) and 56 healthy controls were col...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Zapico-Muñiz E,Farré-Viladrich A,Rico-Santana N,González-Sastre F,Mora-Brugués J

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Thymidylate synthase (TS) inhibitors activate human equilibrative nucleoside transporter 1. We evaluated the contribution of TS expression to determine a treatment method providing an effect from gemcitabine (GEM). METHODS:The expression of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and GEM metabolic factors (5-FU: TS, dihydrop...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Komori S,Osada S,Mori R,Matsui S,Sanada Y,Tomita H,Tokuyama Y,Takahashi T,Yamaguchi K,Yoshida K

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：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：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：OBJECTIVES:This case-control study was performed to evaluate the association between a specific caspase-9 polymorphism as well as the genetic polymorphism -31G/C located in the cycle-dependent elements/cell cycle homology regions repressor element of the human survivin promoter and the risk of pancreatic cancer. METHO...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Theodoropoulos GE,Michalopoulos NV,Panoussopoulos SG,Taka S,Gazouli M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Porcine islets are the most suitable for xeno-islet transplantation. However, it is necessary to establish an effective preservation method against its fragility. Recently, we developed a new cooling and preservation (Keep and Fresh [KFC]; FUJIYA Co, Tokushima, Japan) system, which can maintain viability of ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ikemoto T,Noguchi H,Fujita Y,Takita M,Shimoda M,Sugimoto K,Jackson A,Naziruddin B,Shimada M,Levy MF,Matsumoto S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Adhesion molecules are involved in the inflammatory response during acute pancreatitis (AP). We investigated the effect of dexamethasone (Dx) on intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) expression during AP and its consequences on leukocyte recruitment and pancreatic damage. METHODS:Acute pancreatitis was...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ramudo L,Yubero S,Manso MA,Sanchez-Recio J,Weruaga E,De Dios I

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Nitric oxide (NO) is a potent nonadrenergic, noncholinergic mediator of gastrointestinal smooth muscle. We aimed to investigate the effects of new NO/cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) pathway-affecting agents at the sheep sphincter of Oddi (SO) in vitro. METHODS:Sheep SO rings were mounted in organ bath...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Sarac B,Durmus N,Bagcivan I,Altun A,Turan M,Sencan M

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：: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：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：OBJECTIVES:Main duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas include neoplasms with varying likelihood of progression to malignancy. The aim of this study was to investigate a natural course of main duct IPMNs with a lower likelihood of malignancy. METHODS:Twenty main duct IPMNs with a lower l...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Uehara H,Ishikawa O,Ikezawa K,Kawada N,Inoue T,Takakura R,Takano Y,Tanaka S,Takenaka A

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the expression modulation of pancreatic protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)1B during the development of cerulein (Cer)-induced acute pancreatitis (AP) and the effect of inhibition of type 4 phosphodiesterase and c-Jun N-terminal kinase and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 on its expression...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Sarmiento N,Sánchez-Bernal C,Pérez N,Sardina JL,Mangas A,Calvo JJ,Sánchez-Yagüe J

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a pancreatic stent regarding the prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis after aspiration of pure pancreatic juice in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. METHODS:A retrospective stud...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Harada R,Kawamoto H,Fukatsu H,Kato H,Hirao K,Kurihara N,Mizuno O,Ogawa T,Ishida E,Okada H,Yamamoto K,Yamamoto H

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the association of binge drinking and the outcomes of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS:This retrospective study included 347 patients with first-attack SAP from January 2001 to February 2004. On the basis of the history of binge drinking or not, the patients were divided into the alcohol (n...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Deng L,Xue P,Huang L,Yang X,Wan M,Xia Q

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:After standardization of the perioperative management of pancreaticoduodenectomy, we retrospectively compared results in nonstented pancreaticojejunostomy with external-stented pancreaticojejunostomy. METHODS:The study population included 129 consecutive patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy betwee...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Satoi S,Toyokawa H,Yanagimoto H,Yamamoto T,Hirooka S,Yui R,Yamaki S,Takahashi K,Matsui Y,Mergental H,Kwon AH

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies show an increased incidence of adult acute pancreatitis (AP) in recent decades. The aim was to review pediatric AP incidence. METHODS:Retrospective review of computerized databases at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh from 1993 to 2004. The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revisio...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Morinville VD,Barmada MM,Lowe ME

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Homocysteine has been implicated in vascular dysfunction and thrombosis, as well as inflammatory conditions. This study was aimed to find out whether chronic pancreatitis (CP) is associated with hyperhomocysteinemia and derangements of transmethylation and transsulfuration pathways. METHODS:We estimated hom...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Girish BN,Vaidyanathan K,Rao NA,Rajesh G,Reshmi S,Balakrishnan V

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Green tea polyphenols (GTPs) are naturally occurring antioxidants acting through pathways that include reactive oxygen species and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappaB). This study investigates the effect of GTPs in a cerulein-induced murine model of acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS:Male CD mice (median weight,...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Babu BI,Malleo G,Genovese T,Mazzon E,Di Paola R,Crisafulli C,Caminiti R,Siriwardena AK,Cuzzocrea S

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To provide histologic correlation of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) findings believed to represent chronic pancreatitis (CP). METHODS:Eighteen postmortem pancreatic specimens in patients dying of all causes were examined in vitro by EUS for features of CP: (1) echogenic foci, (2) hypoechoic foci, (3) echogenic...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Bhutani MS,Arantes VN,Verma D,Moezzi J,Suryaprasad S,Kapadia AS,Gopalswamy N

更新日期：2009-10-01 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