201. (Journal Article): The nonobese diabetic mouse as a model of autoimmune diabetes: immune dysregulation gets the NOD.

Delovitch TL, Singh B
 
ABSTRACT: n.a.

202. (Journal Article): Presence of diabetes-inhibiting, glutamic acid decarboxylase-specific, IL-10-dependent, regulatory T cells in naive nonobese diabetic mice.

You S, Chen C, Lee WH, Brusko T, Atkinson M, Liu CP
 
ABSTRACT: Immunization of NOD mice with autoantigens such as glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) 221-235 peptide (p221) can induce Ag-specific CD4(+) T regulatory (Tr) cells. However, it is un...

203. (Journal Article): The potential role of glucagon-like peptide 1 in diabetes.

Meier JJ, Nauck MA
 
ABSTRACT: The incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) has a promising potential for the treatment of type 2 diabetes due to its glucose-dependent insulinotropic and glucagonostatic ...

204. (Journal Article): Glucagon-like peptide 1 and its derivatives in the treatment of diabetes.

Nauck MA, Meier JJ
 
ABSTRACT: Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) was discovered as an insulinotropic gut hormone, suggesting a physiological role as an incretin hormone, i.e., being responsible, in part, for the h...

205. (Journal Article): Clinical Usefulness of the Serum Carboxypeptidase B Activation Peptide in Acute Pancreatitis

Pezzilli R, Morselli-Labate AM, Barbieri AR, Platè L
 
ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: To assess the sensitivity and specificity of the serum carboxypeptidase B activation peptide in diagnosing and determining the severity of acute pancreatitis. PATIENTS: ...

206. (Journal Article): Functional Interactions of HCO3- with Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator

Gray MA, O'Reilly C, Winpenny J, Argent BE
 
ABSTRACT: Disruption of normal cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator- (CFTR)-mediated Cl(-) transport is associated with cystic fibrosis (CF). CFTR is also required for HCO(3)(...

207. (Journal Article): What Are the Predictors of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis, and How Useful Are They?

Sultan S, Baillie J
 
ABSTRACT: Acute pancreatitis is one of the major complications of ERCP. It is of paramount importance that we accurately identify which patients will go on to develop post-ERCP pancreatitis....

208. (Journal Article): New Frontiers in the Pharmacological Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: The Cytokines

Demols A, Deviere J
 
ABSTRACT: Acute pancreatitis is a major complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), its incidence varying with the indications for the procedure (less than 5% for ...

209. (Journal Article): Assessment of Platelet Adhesiveness and Aggregation in Mild Acute Pancreatitis Using the PFA-100TM System

Mimidis K, Papadopoulos V, Kartasis Z, Baka M, Tsatlidis V, Bourikas G, Kartalis G
 
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Acute pancreatitis constitutes a systemic inflammatory process which is often accompanied by thrombosis and bleeding disorders. The role of platelets in the pathophysiolog...

210. (Journal Article): Pancreatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Complicated with Obstructive Jaundice. A Case Report

Saftoiu A, Iordache S, Ciurea T, Dumitrescu D, Popescu M, Stoica Z
 
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Pancreatic pseudoaneurysm rupture is a rare complication of chronic pancreatitis, with severe prognosis and high mortality. Angiography is usually required for confirmatio...