World Journal of Gastroenterology - Baishideng Publishing Group

Current issues in endoscope reprocessing and infection control during gastrointestinal endoscopy

Douglas B Nelson, Lawrence F Muscarella

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):3953-3964. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3953

Study of Sonic hedgehog signaling pathway related molecules in gastric carcinoma

Xiao-Li Ma, Hai-Ji Sun, Yun-Shan Wang, Shu-Hong Huang, Jing-Wu Xie, Hong-Wei Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):3965-3969. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3965

Correlative studies on uPA mRNA and uPAR mRNA expression with vascular endothelial growth factor, microvessel density, progression and survival time of patients with gastric cancer

Li Zhang, Zhong-Sheng Zhao, Guo-Qing Ru, Jie Ma

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):3970-3976. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3970

Effect of blocking IGF-I receptor on growth of human hepatocellular carcinoma cells

You-Cheng Zhang, Xiao-Peng Wang, Ling-Yi Zhang, Ai-Lin Song, Zhi-Min Kou, Xu-Sheng Li

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):3977-3982. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3977

Effects of adenoviral-mediated gene transduction of NK4 on proliferation, movement, and invasion of human colonic LS174T cancer cells in vitro

Jian-Zheng Jie, Jian-Wei Wang, Jian-Guo Qu, Wei Wang, Tao Hung

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):3983-3988. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3983

Characterization of flgK gene and FlgK protein required for H pylori Colonization-from cloning to clinical relevance

Jiunn-Jong Wu, Bor-Shyang Sheu, Ay-Huey Huang, Shin-Ting Lin, Hsiao-Bai Yang

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):3989-3993. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3989

Experimental gastric dysrhythmias and its correlation with in vivo gastric muscle contractions

Jinhong Xing, Liwei Qian, Jiande Chen

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):3994-3998. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3994

Caerulin-induced pancreatitis in rats: Histological and genetic expression changes from acute phase to recuperation

Javier Magaña-Gómez, Guillermo López-Cervantes, Ana María Calderón de la Barca

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):3999-4003. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3999

Inhibitory effects of antisense phosphorothioate oligodeoxynucleotides on pancreatic cancer cell Bxpc-3 telomerase activity and cell growth in vitro

Yun-Feng Wang, Ke-Jian Guo, Bei-Ting Huang, Yong Liu, Xiao-Yun Tang, Jian-Jun Zhang, Qiang Xia

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4004-4008. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4004

Depression of biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance by sarA disruption in Staphylococcus epidermidis

Ju-Hong Tao, Chang-Sheng Fan, Shan-E Gao, Hai-Jiao Wang, Guo-Xin Liang, Qing Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4009-4013. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4009

Differentiation of human umbilical cord blood stem cells into hepatocytes in vivo and in vitro

Xiao-Peng Tang, Min Zhang, Xu Yang, Li-Min Chen, Yang Zeng

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4014-4019. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4014

Predicting utility of a model for end stage liver disease in alcoholic liver disease

Aspasia S Soultati, Spyridon P Dourakis, Alexandra Alexopoulou, Melanie Deutsch, Larissa Vasilieva, Athanasios J Archimandritis

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4020-4025. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4020

A pilot randomized control study to evaluate endoscopic resection using a ligation device for rectal carcinoid tumors

Hiroyuki Sakata, Ryuichi Iwakiri, Akifumi Ootani, Seiji Tsunada, Shinichi Ogata, Hibiki Ootani, Ryo Shimoda, Kanako Yamaguchi, Yasuhisa Sakata, Sadahiro Amemori, Kotaro Mannen, Masanobu Mizuguchi, Kazuma Fujimoto

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4026-4028. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4026

Histologic characteristics of gastric polyps in Korea: Emphasis on discrepancy between endoscopic forceps biopsy and endoscopic mucosal resection specimen

Won Jae Yoon, Dong Ho Lee, Yong Jin Jung, Ji Bong Jeong, Ji Won Kim, Byeong Gwan Kim, Kook Lae Lee, Kwang Hyuck Lee, Young Soo Park, Jin-Hyeok Hwang, Jin-Wook Kim, Nayoung Kim, Jun Kyu Lee, Hyun Chae Jung, Yong Bum Yoon, In Sung Song

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4029-4032. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4029

A study on p53 gene alterations in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and their correlation to common dietary risk factors among population of the Kashmir valley

Imtiyaz Murtaza, Dhuha Mushtaq, Mushtaq A Margoob, Amit Dutt, Nisar Ahmad Wani, Ishfaq Ahmad, Mohan Lal Bhat

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4033-4037. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4033

Antiviral treatment of hepatitis B virus-transgenic mice by a marine organism, Styela plicata

Rui Wang, Zhen-Lan Du, Wen-Jun Duan, Xin Zhang, Fan-Lin Zeng, Xin-Xiang Wan

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4038-4043. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4038

Detection of H pylori antibody profile in serum by protein array

Feng-Chan Han, Xu-Jun Li, Hong Jiang, Li-Peng Qin, Ding Li, Yan-Hai Guo, Zhi-Guang Liu, Li Zhang, Xiao-Jun Yan

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4044-4048. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4044

Changes of nitric oxide and endothelin, thromboxane A2 and prostaglandin in cirrhotic patients undergoing liver transplantation

Zi-Qing Hei, He-Qing Huang, Chen-Fang Luo, Shang-Rong Li, Gang-Jian Luo

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4049-4051. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4049

Mistletoe alkali inhibits peroxidation in rat liver and kidney

Zheng-Ming Shi, Ping Feng, Dong-Qiao Jiang, Xue-Jiang Wang

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4052-4055. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4052

Expression of T-STAR gene is associated with regulation of telomerase activity in human colon cancer cell line HCT-116

Ling Zhang, Lian Guo, Yong Peng, Bing Chen

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4056-4060. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4056

Dynamic changes of HBV DNA in serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells of chronic hepatitis patients after lamivudine treatment

Chang-Zheng Ke, Yue Chen, Zuo-Jiong Gong, Zhong-Ji Meng, Li Liu, Ze-Jiu Ren, Zuo-Hua Zhou

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4061-4063. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4061

Intestinal permeability of metformin using single-pass intestinal perfusion in rats

Nai-Ning Song, Quan-Sheng Li, Chang-Xiao Liu

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4064-4070. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4064

Inhibitory effect of Fuzheng Yiliuyin in combination with chemotherapeutics on human gastric carcinoma cell strain

Yi Liu, Rui Wang, Gen-Quan Qiu, Ke-Jun Nan, Xi-Cai Sun

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4071-4073. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4071

Clinical and genetic characteristics of Chinese hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer families

Xu-Lin Wang, Ying Yuan, Su-Zhan Zhang, Shan-Rong Cai, Yan-Qin Huang, Qiang Jiang, Shu Zheng

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4074-4077. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4074

In vitro screening of traditionally used medicinal plants in China against Enteroviruses

Jin-Peng Guo, Ji Pang, Xin-Wei Wang, Zhi-Qiang Shen, Min Jin, Jun-Wen Li

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4078-4081. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4078

Experimental and clinical study of influence of high-frequency electric surgical knives on healing of abdominal incision

Guang-Wei Ji, Yuan-Zhi Wu, Xu Wang, Hua-Xiong Pan, Ping Li, Wan-Ying Du, Zhi Qi, An Huang, Li-Wei Zhang, Li Zhang, Wen Chen, Guang-Hua Liu, Hui Xu, Quan Li, Ai-Hua Yuan, Xiao-Ping He, Guo-Hua Mei

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4082-4085. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4082

Whole-cell recordings of calcium and potassium currents in acutely isolated smooth muscle cells

Qing Cai, Zhong-Liang Zhu, Xiao-Li Fan

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4086-4088. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4086

Acute liver failure due to natural killer-like T-cell leukemia/lymphoma: A case report and review of the Literature

Evan S Dellon, Shannon R Morris, Wozhan Tang, Cherie H Dunphy, Mark W Russo

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4089-4092. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4089

Situs inversus abdominus and malrotation in an adult with Ladd’s band formation leading to intestinal ischaemia

Ismail H Mallick, Rizwan Iqbal, Justin B Davies

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4093-4095. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4093

Gastric metastasis by lung small cell carcinoma

Giovanni Casella, Camillo Di Bella, Antonino Roberto Cambareri, Carmelo Antonio Buda, Gianluigi Corti, Filippo Magri, Stefano Crippa, Vittorio Baldini

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4096-4097. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4096

Endoscopic management of intragastric penetrated adjustable gastric band for morbid obesity

Giovanni D De Palma, Antonio Formato, Vincenzo Pilone, Maria Rega, Maria Elena Giuliano, Immacolata Simeoli, Pietro Forestieri

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4098-4100. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4098

Successful treatment for esophageal carcinoma with lung metastasis by induction chemotherapy followed by salvage esophagectomy: Report of a case

Shin Ichi Kosugi, Tatsuo Kanda, Tadashi Nishimaki, Satoru Nakagawa, Kazuhito Yajima, Manabu Ohashi, Katsuyoshi Hatakeyama

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4101-4103. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4101

Sonographic findings of acute appendiceal diverticulitis

Tadao Kubota, Toshihiro Omori, Joji Yamamoto, Motoki Nagai, Satoshi Tamaki, Ken Sasaki

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4104-4105. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4104

Small bowel anisakiosis: A report of two cases

Shigetoshi Matsuo, Takashi Azuma, Seiya Susumu, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Shirou Obata, Tomayoshi Hayashi

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4106-4108. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4106

An unusual cause of dyspnoea complicating right upper abdominal swelling

Sanjay Kumar Mandal, Partha Pratim Chakraborty, Rana Bhattacharjee, Subhasis Roy Chowdhury, Shounak Majumdar

World J Gastroenterol 12(25):4109-4111. Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.4109