World Journal of Gastroenterology - Baishideng Publishing Group

Gut in diseases: Physiological elements and their clinical significance

Lian-An Ding, Jie-Shou Li

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2385-2389. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2385

Gene therapy for gastric cancer: A review

Chao Zhang, Zhan-Kui Liu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2390-2394. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2390

Correlation between expression of human telomerase subunits and telomerase activity in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Chun Li, Ming-Yao Wu, Ying-Rui Liang, Xian-Ying Wu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2395-2399. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2395

Epidemiology of gastroenterologic cancer in Henan Province, China

Jian-Bang Lu, Xi-Bin Sun, Di-Xin Dai, Shi-Kuan Zhu, Qiu-Ling Chang, Shu-Zheng Liu, Wen-Jie Duan

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2400-2403. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2400

Inhibition of adenovirus-mediated p27kip1 gene on growth of esophageal carcinoma cell strain

Qing-Ming Wu, Jie-Ping Yu, Qiang Tong, Xiao-Hu Wang, Guo-Jian Xie

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2404-2408. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2404

Flow cytometric analysis of DNA, telomerase content and multi-gene expression in esophageal epithelial dysplasia

Lian-Fu Zuo, Pei-Zhong Lin, Fing-Ying Qi, Jian-Wen Guo, Jiang-Hui Liu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2409-2412. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2409

Roles of PLC-γ2 and PKCα in TPA-induced apoptosis of gastric cancer cells

Bing Zhang, Qiao Wu, Xiao-Feng Ye, Su Liu, Xiao-Feng Lin, Mu-Chuan Chen

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2413-2418. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2413

Construction and analysis of SSH cDNA library of human vascular endothelial cells related to gastrocarcinoma

Yong-Bo Liu, Zhao-Xia Wei, Li Li, Hang-Sheng Li, Hui Chen, Xiao-Wen Li

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2419-2423. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2419

Therapeutic mechanism of ginkgo biloba exocarp polysaccharides on gastric cancer

Ai-Hua Xu, Hua-Sheng Chen, Bu-Chan Sun, Xiao-Ren Xiang, Yun-Fei Chu, Fan Zhai, Ling-Chang Jia

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2424-2427. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2424

Segregation analysis of hepatocellular carcinoma in a moderately high-incidence area of East China

Ru-Lin Cai, Wei Meng, Hong-Yan Lu, Wen-Yao Lin, Feng Jiang, Fu-Min Shen

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2428-2432. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2428

Expression of TNF-related apoptosis-inducing Ligand receptors and antitumor tumor effects of TNF-related apoptosis-inducing Ligand in human hepatocellular carcinoma

Xiao-Ping Chen, Song-Qing He, Hai-Ping Wang, Yong-Zhong Zhao, Wan-Guang Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2433-2440. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2433

Serum from rabbit orally administered cobra venom inhibits growth of implanted hepatocellular carcinoma cells in mice

Peng Sun, Xian-Da Ren, Hai-Wei Zhang, Xiao-Hong Li, Shao-Hui Cai, Kai-He Ye, Xiao-Kun Li

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2441-2444. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2441

Influence of transarterial chemoembolization on angiogenesis and expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and basic fibroblast growth factor in rat with Walker-256 transplanted hepatoma: An experimental study

Xin Li, Gan-Sheng Feng, Chuan-Sheng Zheng, Chen-Kai Zhuo, Xi Liu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2445-2449. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2445

Expression of p27, cyclin E and cyclin A in hepatocellular carcinoma and its clinical significance

Qi Zhou, Qiang He, Li-Jian Liang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2450-2454. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2450

Study on hepatocelluar carcinoma-associated hepatic arteriovenous shunt using multidetector CT

Ming-Yue Luo, Hong Shan, Zai-Bo Jiang, Lu-Fang Li, Hui-Qing Huang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2455-2459. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2455

Investigation of Epstein-barr virus in Chinese colorectal tumors

Huan-Xin Liu, Yan-Qing Ding, Xin Li, Kai-Tai Yao

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2464-2468. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2464

Lack of inhibitory effects of Lactic acid bacteria on 1,2-dimethylhydrazine-induced colon tumors in rats

Wei Li, Chong-Bi Li

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2469-2473. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2469

Establishment of a cell-based assay system for hepatitis C virus serine protease and its primary applications

Hong-Xia Mao, Shui-Yun Lan, Yun-Wen Hu, Li Xiang, Zheng-Hong Yuan

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2474-2479. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2474

Oxymatrine therapy for chronic hepatitis B: A randomized double-blind and placebo-controlled multi-center trial

Lun-Gen Lu, Min-De Zeng, Yi-Min Mao, Ji-Qiang Li, Mo-Bin Wan, Cheng-Zhong Li, Cheng-Wei Chen, Qing-Chun Fu, Ji-Yao Wang, Wei-Min She, Xiong Cai, Jun Ye, Xia-Qiu Zhou, Hui Wang, Shan-Ming Wu, Mei-Fang Tang, Jin-Shui Zhu, Wei-Xiong Chen, Hui-Quan Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2480-2483. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2480

Liver fibrosis in chronic viral hepatitis: An ultrasonographic study

Rong-Qin Zheng, Qing-Hui Wang, Ming-De Lu, Shi-Bin Xie, Jie Ren, Zhong-Zhen Su, Yin-Ke Cai, Ji-Lu Yao

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2484-2489. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2484

Diagnostic value of platelet derived growth factor-BB, transforming growth factor-β₁, matrix metalloproteinase-1, and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells for hepatic fibrosis

Bin-Bin Zhang, Wei-Min Cai, Hong-Lei Weng, Zhong-Rong Hu, Jun Lu, Min Zheng, Rong-Hua Liu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2490-2496. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2490

Influence factors of serum fibrosis markers in liver fibrosis

Jun Tao, Hui-Qin Peng, Wei-Min Cai, Feng-Qin Dong, Hong-Lei Weng, Rong-Hua Liu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2497-2500. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2497

Detection of serum anti-Helicobacter pylori immunoglobulin G in patients with different digestive malignant tumors

Ke-Xia Wang, Xue-Feng Wang, Jiang-Long Peng, Yu-Bao Cui, Jian Wang, Chao-Pin Li

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2501-2504. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2501

Effect of tetramethylpyrazine on exocrine pancreatic and bile secretion

Wen-Chao Zhao, Jin-Xia Zhu, Ning Tang, Yu-Lin Gou, Dewi Kenneth Rowlands, Yiu-Wa Chung, Ying Xing, Hsiao-Chang Chan

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2505-2508. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2505

Interleukin-10 modified dendritic cells induce allo-hyporesponsiveness and prolong small intestine allograft survival

Min Zhu, Ming-Fa Wei, Fang Liu, Hui-Fen Shi, Guo Wang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2509-2512. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2509

Effect of NF-κB and p38 MAPK in activated monocytes/macrophages on pro-inflammatory cytokines of rats with acute pancreatitis

Hong-Shan Liu, Cheng-En Pan, Qing-Guang Liu, Wei Yang, Xue-Min Liu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2513-2518. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2513

Influence of Kupffer cells on hepatic signal transduction as demonstrated by second messengers and nuclear transcription factors

Hong Ding, Jie-An Huang, Jing Tong, Xin Yu, Jie-Ping Yu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2519-2522. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2519

Gene and protein expressions of p28^GANK in rat with liver regeneration

Jian-Min Qin, Xiao-Yong Fu, Shen-Jing Li, Shu-Qin Liu, Jin-Zhang Zeng, Xiu-Hua Qiu, Meng-Chao Wu, Hong-Yang Wang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2523-2527. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2523

Changes of CD8+CD28- T regulatory cells in rat model of colitis induced by 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene

Wen-Bin Xiao, Yu-Lan Liu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2528-2532. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2528

Ameliorative effects of sodium ferulate on experimental colitis and their mechanisms in rats

Wei-Guo Dong, Shao-Ping Liu, Bao-Ping Yu, Dong-Fang Wu, He-Sheng Luo, Jie-Ping Yu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2533-2538. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2533

Purification and characterization of 33.5 kDa vesicular protein in human bile

Jian-Bin Xiang, Duan Cai, Bao-Jin Ma, Xi-Liang Cha, Li-Ying Wang, Han-Qing Mo, Yan-Ling Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2539-2543. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2539

Heat shock protein 90 is responsible for hyperdynamic circulation in portal hypertensive rats

Jian-Hua Ai, Zhen Yang, Fa-Zu Qiu, Tong Zhu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2544-2547. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2544

Expression and mutation of c-kit gene in gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Fei Feng, Xiao-Hong Liu, Qiang Xie, Wei-Qiang Liu, Cheng-Guang Bai, Da-Lie Ma

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2548-2551. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2548

Endoscopic patterns of gastric mucosa and its clinicopathological significance

Jian-Min Yang, Lei Chen, Yu-Lin Fan, Xiang-Hong Li, Xin Yu, Dian-Chun Fang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2552-2556. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2552

Regional variations in mortality rates of pancreatic cancer in China: Results from 1990-1992 national mortality survey

Ke-Xin Chen, Peizhong Peter Wang, Si-Wei Zhang, Lian-Di Li, Feng-Zhu Lu, Xi-Shan Hao

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2557-2560. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2557

Intensity modulated radiation therapy and chemotherapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer: Results of feasibility study

Yong-Rui Bai, Guo-Hua Wu, Wei-Jian Guo, Xu-Dong Wu, Yuan Yao, Yin Chen, Ren-Hua Zhou, Dong-Qin Lu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2561-2564. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2561

Therapeutic efficacy of high-dose vitamin C on acute pancreatitis and its potential mechanisms

Wei-Dong Du, Zu-Rong Yuan, Jian Sun, Jian-Xiong Tang, Ai-Qun Cheng, Da-Ming Shen, Chun-Jin Huang, Xiao-Hua Song, Xiao-Feng Yu, Song-Bai Zheng

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2565-2569. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2565

Organ failure associated with severe acute pancreatitis

Ai-Jun Zhu, Jing-Sen Shi, Xue-Jun Sun

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2570-2573. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2570

Grading and staging of hepatic fibrosis, and its relationship with noninvasive diagnostic parameters

Lun-Gen Lu, Min-De Zeng, Mo-Bin Wan, Cheng-Zhong Li, Yi-Min Mao, Ji-Qiang Li, De-Kai Qiu, Ai-Ping Cao, Jun Ye, Xiong Cai, Cheng-Wei Chen, Ji-Yao Wang, Shan-Ming Wu, Jin-Shui Zhu, Xia-Qiu Zhou

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2574-2578. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2574

Expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in extrahepatic biliary tract carcinoma and dysplasia

Sheng-Mian Li, Shu-Kun Yao, Nobuyoshi Yamamura, Toshitsugu Nakamura

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2579-2582. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2579

Effect of a single oral dose of rabeprazole on nocturnal acid breakthrough and nocturnal alkaline amplitude

Jin-Yan Luo, Chun-Yan Niu, Xue-Qin Wang, You-Ling Zhu, Jun Gong

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2583-2586. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2583

Long-term effect of stent placement in 115 patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome

Chun-Qing Zhang, Li-Na Fu, Lin Xu, Guo-Quan Zhang, Tao Jia, Ji-Yong Liu, Cheng-Yong Qin, Ju-Ren Zhu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2587-2591. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2587

Detection of type IV collagenase activity in malignant ascites

Xiao-Min Sun, Wei-Guo Dong, Bao-Ping Yu, He-Sheng Luo, Jie-Ping Yu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2592-2595. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2592

Role of VEGF and CD44v6 in differentiating benign from malignant ascites

Wei-Guo Dong, Xiao-Min Sun, Bao-Ping Yu, He-Sheng Luo, Jie-Ping Yu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2596-2600. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2596

Effects of bowel rehabilitation and combined trophic therapy on intestinal adaptation in short bowel patients

Guo-Hao Wu, Zhao-Han Wu, Zhao-Guang Wu

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2601-2604. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2601

Restenosis following balloon dilation of benign esophageal stenosis

Ying-Sheng Cheng, Ming-Hua Li, Ren-Jie Yang, Hui-Zhen Zhang, Zai-Xian Ding, Qi-Xin Zhuang, Zhi-Ming Jiang, Ke-Zhong Shang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2605-2608. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2605

Follow-up evaluation for benign stricture of upper gastrointestinal tract with stent insertion

Ying-Sheng Cheng, Ming-Hua Li, Wei-Xiong Chen, Qi-Xin Zhuang, Ni-Wei Chen, Ke-Zhong Shang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2609-2611. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2609

Relationship between genetic polymorphism of cytochrome P450IIE1 and fatty liver

Yun-Feng Piao, Jing-Tao Li, Yang Shi

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2612-2615. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2612

Significance of expression of heat shock protein90α in human gastric cancer

Dong-Sheng Zuo, Jie Dai, Ai-Hua Bo, Jie Fan, Xiu-Ying Xiao

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2616-2618. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2616

Prevention and therapy of fungal infection in severe acute pancreatitis: A prospective clinical study

Yue-Ming He, Xin-Sheng Lv, Zhong-Li Ai, Zhi-Su Liu, Qun Qian, Quan Sun, Ji-Wei Chen, Dao-Xiong Lei, Cong-Qing Jiang, Yu-Fong Yuan

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2619-2621. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2619

Formalized therapeutic guideline for hyperlipidemic severe acute pancreatitis

En-Qiang Mao, Yao-Qing Tang, Sheng-Dao Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2622-2626. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2622

Correlation between metastatic potential and variants from colorectal tumor cell line HT-29

Min Wang, Ilka Vogel, Holger Kalthoff

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2627-2631. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2627

A case report of localized gastric amyloidosis

Dan Wu, Jian-Ying Lou, Jian Chen, Lun Fei, Gui-Jie Liu, Xiao-Yu Shi, Han-Ting Lin

World J Gastroenterol 9(11):2632-2634. Published online Nov 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i11.2632