World Journal of Gastroenterology - Baishideng Publishing Group

Surgical resection for esophageal carcinoma: Speaking the language

Robert J. Korst

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2211-2212. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2211

Transcription factor Sp1 expression in gastric cancer and its relationship to long-term prognosis

Jun Zhang, Zheng-Gang Zhu, Jun Ji, Fei Yuan, Ying-Yan Yu, Bing-Ya Liu, Yan-Zhen Lin

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2213-2217. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2213

Expression of p16 gene and Rb protein in gastric carcinoma and their clinicopathological significance

Xiu-Sheng He, Ying-Hui Rong, Qi Su, Qiao Luo, Dong-Mei He, Yan-Lan Li, Yan Chen

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2218-2223. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2218

Suppression of gastric cancer growth by adenovirus-mediated transfer of the PTEN gene

Ying Hang, Yong-Chen Zheng, Yan Cao, Qing-Shan Li, Yu-Jie Sui

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2224-2229. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2224

Inhibitory effect of human telomerase antisense oligodeoxyribonucleotides on the growth of gastric cancer cell lines in variant tumor pathological subtype

Jing Ye, Yun-Lin Wu, Shu Zhang, Zi Chen, Li-Xia Guo, Ruo-Yu Zhou, Hong Xie

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2230-2237. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2230

Hepatitis B virus genotypes and hepatocellular carcinoma in Thailand

Pisit Tangkijvanich, Varocha Mahachai, Piyawat Komolmit, Juthatip Fongsarun, Apiradee Theamboonlers, Yong Poovorawan

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2238-2243. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2238

Ornithine decarboxylase gene is overexpressed in colorectal carcinoma

Hai-Yan Hu, Xian-Xi Liu, Chun-Ying Jiang, Yi Lu, Shi-Lian Liu, Ji-Feng Bian, Xiao-Ming Wang, Zhao Geng, Yan Zhang, Bing Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2244-2248. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2244

Rectosigmoid findings are not associated with proximal colon cancer: Analysis of 6196 consecutive cases undergoing total colonoscopy

Makoto Okamoto, Takao Kawabe, Yutaka Yamaji, Jun Kato, Tsuneo Ikenoue, Goichi Togo, Haruhiko Yoshida, Yasushi Shiratori, Masao Omata

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2249-2254. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2249

In vitro growth inhibition of human colonic tumor cells by Verapamil

Qi-Zhen Cao, Gang Niu, Huan-Ran Tan

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2255-2259. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2255

Expression of Helicobacter pylori AlpA protein and its immunogenicity

Jing Xue, Yang Bai, Ye Chen, Ji-De Wang, Zhao-Shan Zhang, Ya-Li Zhang, Dian-Yuan Zhou

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2260-2263. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2260

Effects of fibril- or fixed-collagen on matrix metalloproteinase-1 and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 production in the human hepatocyte cell line HLE

Makoto Nakamuta, Kazuhiro Kotoh, Munechika Enjoji, Hajime Nawata

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2264-2268. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2264

Effects of Chinese traditional compound, JinSanE, on expression of TGF-β1 and TGF-β1 type II receptor mRNA, Smad3 and Smad7 on experimental hepatic fibrosis in vivo

Shi-Ling Song, Zuo-Jiong Gong, Quan-Rong Zhang, Tuan-Xin Huang

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2269-2276. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2269

Heterogeneity in predisposition of hepatic cells to be induced into pancreatic endocrine cells by PDX-1

Shun Lu, Wei-Ping Wang, Xiao-Fei Wang, Zong-Mei Zheng, Ping Chen, Kang-Tao Ma, Chun-Yan Zhou

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2277-2282. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2277

Differential gene expression during capillary morphogenesis in a microcarrier-based three-dimensional in vitro model of angiogenesis with focus on chemokines and chemokine receptors

Xi-Tai Sun, Min-Yue Zhang, Chang Shu, Qiang Li, Xiao-Gui Yan, Ni Cheng, Yu-Dong Qiu, Yi-Tao Ding

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2283-2290. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2283

Expression of intestinal trefoil factor, proliferating cell nuclear antigen and histological changes in intestine of rats after intrauterine asphyxia

Ling-Fen Xu, Jun Li, Mei Sun, Hong-Wei Sun

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2291-2295. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2291

Identification of expressed genes in regenerating rat liver in 0-4-8-12 h short interval successive partial hepatectomy

Cun-Shuan Xu, Jin-Yun Yuan, Wen-Qiang Li, Hong-Peng Han, Ke-Jin Yang, Cui-Fang Chang, Li-Feng Zhao, Yu-Chang Li, Hui-Yong Zhang, Salman Rahman, Jing-Bo Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2296-2305. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2296

Vascular contractile response and signal transduction in endothelium-denuded aorta from cirrhotic rats

Han-Chieh Lin, Ying-Ying Yang, Yi-Tsau Huang, Tzung-Yan Lee, Ming-Chih Hou, Fa-Yauh Lee, Shou-Dong Lee

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2306-2312. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2306

Impact of comorbid anxiety and depression on quality of life and cellular immunity changes in patients with digestive tract cancers

Fu-Ling Zhou, Wang-Gang Zhang, Yong-Chang Wei, Kang-Ling Xu, Ling-Yun Hui, Xu-Sheng Wang, Ming-Zhong Li

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2313-2318. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2313

Nitroester drug’s effects and their antagonistic effects against morphine on human sphincter of Oddi motility

Shuo-Dong Wu, Zhen-Hai Zhang, Dong-Yan Li, Jun-Zhe Jin, Jing Kong, Zhong Tian, Wei Wang, Min-Fei Wang

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2319-2323. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2319

Multi-detector CT enterography with iso-osmotic mannitol as oral contrast for detecting small bowel disease

Lian-He Zhang, Shi-Zheng Zhang, Hong-Jie Hu, Min Gao, Ming Zhang, Qian Cao, Qiao-Wei Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2324-2329. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2324

Effect of ZVAD-fmk on hepatocyte apoptosis after bile duct ligation in rat

Shyr-Ming Sheen-Chen, Hsin-Tsung Ho, Wei-Jen Chen, Hock-Liew Eng

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2330-2333. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2330

Influence of various proton pump inhibitors on intestinal metaplasia in noneradicated Helicobacter pylori patients

Marinko Marusic, Zarko Babic, Mirjana Nesanovic, Mira Lucijanic-Mlinac, Vesna Stajcar

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2334-2336. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2334

Low gradient ascites: A seven-year course review

Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei, Afshin Shafaghi, Amir-Hossein Bagherzadeh, Mohammad-Sadegh Fallah

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2337-2339. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2337

Oxidative stress and nitric oxide in rats with alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis

Gülnur Andican, Remisa Gelisgen, Ethem Unal, Osman Baran Tortum, Sergülen Dervisoglu, Tayfun Karahasanoglu, Gülden Burçak

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2340-2345. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2340

Effects of ursodeoxycholic acid and/or low-calorie diet on steatohepatitis in rats with obesity and hyperlipidemia

Jian-Gao Fan, Lan Zhong, Li-Yan Tia, Zheng-Jie Xu, Min-Sheng Li, Guo-Liang Wang

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2346-2350. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2346

c-src activating mutation analysis in Chinese patients with colorectal cancer

Ye-Xiong Tan, Han-Tao Wang, Peng Zhang, Zhong-Hua Yan, Guan-Long Dai, Meng-Chao Wu, Hong-Yang Wang

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2351-2353. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2351

Endoscopic findings in a patient with Henoch-Schönlein purpura

Ming-Jen Chen, Tsang-En Wang, Wen-Hsiung Chang, Shu-Jung Tsai, Wen-Shen Liao

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2354-2356. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2354

Pulmonary embolization as primary manifestation of hepatocellular carcinoma with intracardiac penetration: A case report

Elod Papp, Zsuzsanna Keszthelyi, Nagy Karoly Kalmar, Lajos Papp, Csaba Weninger, Tamas Tornoczky, Endre Kalman, Kalman Toth, Tamas Habon

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2357-2359. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2357

Multifocal intraportal invasion of breast carcinoma diagnosed by laparoscopy-assisted liver biopsy

Tomoki Nakajima, Satoru Sekoguchi, Taichirou Nishikawa, Hidetaka Takashima, Tadashi Watanabe, Masahito Minami, Yoshito Itoh, Naruhiko Mizuta, Hiroo Nakajima, Takeshi Mazaki, Akio Yanagisawa, Takeshi Okanoue

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2360-2363. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2360

Severe chronic diarrhea and weight loss in cholesteryl ester storage disease: A case report

Uta Drebber, Matthias Andersen, Hans U Kasper, Peter Lohse, Manfred Stolte, Hans P Dienes

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2364-2366. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2364

Metastatic low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma of the sigmoid colon three years after hysterectomy

Yuki Asada, Hajime Isomoto, Fumitaka Akama, Noriko Nomura, Chun-Yang Wen, Haruhiko Nakao, Ikuo Murata, Kan Toriyama, Shigeru Kohno

World J Gastroenterol 11(15):2367-2369. Published online Apr 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i15.2367