Pretreatment inflammatory markers predicting treatment outcomes in colorectal cancer [PDF]
We aimed to review whether pretreatment inflammatory markers reflect the short- and long-term outcomes of patients with colon cancer, rectal cancer, colon and rectal cancers, and metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC).
Sanghyun An +7 more
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Novel role for the LKB1 pathway in controlling monocarboxylate fuel transporters [PDF]
A question preoccupying many researchers is how signal transduction pathways control metabolic processes and energy production. A study by Jang et al. (Jang, C., G. Lee, and J. Chung. 2008. J. Cell Biol.
Alessi, Dario R. +1 more
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Effects of growth factors and receptor blockade on gastrointestinal cancer [PDF]
The advent of recombinant peptide technology offers the potential to use one or several peptides to treat a variety of gastrointestinal conditions. However, although cell culture and animal models have shown proof of concept, we are still at a relatively
Ghosh, S, Playford, RJ, Wassan, H
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Plasmacytoma as a Mimicker of Colonic Carcinoma in an Elderly Man
Multiple myeloma is a neoplastic proliferation of monoclonal plasma cells. Although it is usually restricted to the bone marrow, extraskeletal spread in the form of localised extramedullary collections of malignant plasma cells (plasmacytomas) can occur.
Sara Mathew George +3 more
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Indication for and Effect of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Stage IIa (T3N0M0) Colon Cancer [PDF]
Purpose The efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) in stage IIa colon cancer is controversial. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing survival in patients with stage IIa colon cancer, the role of AC, and the indications for AC ...
Chul-Hyo Jeon, Min Ki Kim, In Kyu Lee
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Various approaches can be used for performing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for right-sided colon cancer. However, laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision with central vessel ligation using these approaches may sometimes present with difficulties of ...
Dae Ro Lim
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Recent Advances and the Potential for Clinical Use of Autofluorescence Detection of Extra-Ophthalmic Tissues [PDF]
The autofluorescence (AF) characteristics of endogenous fluorophores allow the label-free assessment and visualization of cells and tissues of the human body.
Aigner, Felix +7 more
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Epiplakin expression dynamics during colon carcinogenesis: Correlation with proliferation
Colorectal cancer poses a significant global health challenge, with a considerable proportion arising from colon adenomas. Understanding the molecules involved in the carcinogenesis process is crucial for improving colon cancer diagnosis and prognosis ...
Damla Gül Fındık +3 more
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Adenocarcinoma do colon revelado por endocardite por estreptococos bovis.
The association of Streptococcus bovis endocarditis with colonic neoplasms has been well documented. We describe a patient in whom the finding of a Str. bovis endocarditis stimulated investigation which resulted in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of
J Almeida +6 more
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Metallopanstimulin as a marker for head and neck cancer [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Metallopanstimulin (MPS-1) is a ribosomal protein that is found in elevated amounts in the sera of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
A Agrawal +28 more
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