211. (Journal Article): Immunoteratology: I. MHC involvement in the embryo response to teratogens in mice.

Torchinsky A, Fein A, Toder V
 
ABSTRACT: PROBLEM: The present study was carried out to evaluate an involvement of MHC-associated maternal immunoreactivity in response to environmental teratogens. METHODS: Two chemicals, c...

212. (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...

213. (Journal Article): The long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue, liraglutide, inhibits beta-cell apoptosis in vitro.

Bregenholt S, Moldrup A, Blume N, Karlsen AE, Nissen Friedrichsen B, Tornhave D, Knudsen LB, Petersen JS
 
ABSTRACT: We here show that GLP-1 and the long-acting GLP-1 analogue, liraglutide, interfere with diabetes-associated apoptotic processes in the beta-cell. Studies using primary neonatal rat...

214. (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: ...

215. (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)(...

216. (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....

217. (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 ...

218. (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...

219. (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...

220. (Journal Article): Proximal Migration of a 3 French Pancreatic Stent in a Patient with Pancreas Divisum: Suggested Technique for Successful Retrieval

Horwhat JD, Jowell P, Branch S, Fleishman L, Gress FG
 
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Pancreatic stents may be placed during therapeutic ERCP for a variety of indications. One such indication is to prophylax against the development of pancreatitis following...