To compare two magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) sequences at 3 Tesla (3T): the conventional 3D Respiratory-Triggered SPACE sequence (RT-MRCP) and a prototype 3D Compressed-Sensing Breath-Hold SPACE sequence (CS-BH-MRCP), in terms of ...
Olivier Chevallier +9 more
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Expression and function of alpha(v)beta(3) and alpha(v)beta(5) integrins in the developing pancreas: roles in the adhesion and migration of putative endocrine progenitor cells. [PDF]
Cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions play a critical role in tissue morphogenesis and in homeostasis of adult tissues. The integrin family of adhesion receptors regulates cellular interactions with the extracellular matrix, which provides three ...
Alpert +67 more
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Epithelial to Stromal Re-Distribution of Primary Cilia during Pancreatic Carcinogenesis. [PDF]
The Hedgehog (HH) pathway is a mediator in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Surprisingly, previous studies suggested that primary cilia (PC), the essential organelles for HH signal transduction, were lost in PDAC.
Simon Schimmack +7 more
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Trematodoses of the liver, bile ducts and pancreatic ducts (invasions caused by hepatic flukes)
The paper summarizes the information currently available in the literature on the etiology, life cycles, epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathomorphology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, etiotropic therapy, and prevention of human liver, bile ducts and ...
S. B. Chuelov, A. L. Rossina
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Pancreatic Duct Glands Are Distinct Ductal Compartments That React to Chronic Injury and Mediate Shh-Induced Metaplasia [PDF]
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN) are pancreatic cancer precursor lesions of unclear origin and significance. PanIN aberrantly express sonic hedgehog (Shh), an initiator of pancreatic cancer, and gastrointestinal mucins.
Alsina, Janivette +8 more
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A surgical model of short bowel syndrome induces a long-lasting increase in pancreatic beta-cell mass [PDF]
Several surgical techniques are used nowadays as a severe treatment for obesity and diabetes mellitus type 2. These techniques are aggressive due to drastic changes in the nutrient flow and non-reversible modifications on the digestive tube.
Aguilar Diosdado, Manuel +6 more
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Anatomical Variations of Pancreas Divisum in Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Introduction: Pancreas divisum is the most common congenital anomaly of the pancreas. It occurs due to failure of fusion of the dorsal and ventral pancreatic buds in the 7th week of intrauterine life, and leads to the formation of a large dorsal ...
Pradipta Ray Choudhury +7 more
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Histological Study of Exocrine Pancreas in Kestrel (Falco tinnuclulus)
The purpose of this investigation was to study the histologicalcal structure of exocrine pancreas on ten healthy adult male of kestrels (Falco tinnuclulus).
Mariam, Ali Fayadh Bargooth
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Novel elucidation and treatment of pancreatic chronic graft-versus-host disease in mice [PDF]
Chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) is a severe complication of allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. There is a growing understanding of cGVHD, and several effective therapies for cGVHD have been reported.
Kawakami, Yutaka +4 more
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A 60-year-old Caucasian male underwent a total pancreatectomy for a mixed type pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) arising in the main and secondary pancreatic ducts.
Schizas Dimitrios +6 more
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