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A potential route for human tumor gene therapy
May 21, 2008
The type 1 Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE1) is a transmembrane protein found in all eukaryotic cells. One of its functions is to evacuate excessive H+ in the cytoplasm by means of Na+-H+ exchange, resulting in stable intracellular pH value. Inhibition of the upregulation of NHE-1 gene expression in human gastric carcinoma cells can induce intracellular acidification, resulting in apoptosis of tumor cells, which is helpful for the treatment of tumors. This study, performed by a team led by Professor Hai-Feng Liu, is described in a research article to be published on April 14, 2008 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology.
Previous studies have proven that the significantly higher expression level of NHE1 protein in gastric carcinoma tissues than in normal gastric tissues is closely associated with the genesis and progression of tumors, suggesting that NHE1 can be used as the target in treatment of tumors. However, further studies are needed to know whether the intervention of the antisense NHE1 gene can decrease type 1 Na+/H+ exchange of membranous ion exchange protein in gastric carcinoma cells, and the effects on the biological behaviors of gastric carcinoma cells.
The purpose of transfection of the antisense NHE1 gene into the human gastric carcinoma cell line SGC-7901 is to investigate the effects of antisense therapy targeting the NHE1 gene on the malignant phenotypes of gastric carcinoma cells. The results indicate NHE1 genes are among the important genes in maintaining the phenotypes of the SGC-7901 cell line. NHE1 might be closely associated with the malignant biological behaviors of tumor cells, so the phenotypes of the tumor will be restrained when NHE1 is inhibited.
This is an interesting article examining the effect of inhibiting NHE1 on tumor survival. It would be useful to make clearer in the abstract what NHE1 is. Further research should be done on gene therapy for gastric carcinomas.
World Journal of Gastroenterology
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Helicobacter pylori Acquisition Most Common In Young Children (P931) A US study in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlights how most newly acquired infections of the intestinal bacterium Helicobacter pylori probably occur in children younger than 10 years of age. The authors of the study suggest that treatment and prevention strategies should therefore be targeted at young children. H pylori infection is associated with many gastro-intestinal disorders including gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastric carcinoma, and primary gastric -cell lymphoma. H pylori is common worldwide, but the age at which it is acquired is unclear. Hoda Malaty and colleagues from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA, studied 224 children (99 black, 125 white More Gastric Carcinoma Current Events and Gastric Carcinoma News Articles
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The Diversity of Gastric Carcinoma: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Therapy
by M. Kaminishi (Editor), K. Takubo (Editor), K. Mafune (Editor)
Japan has long been a leader of research into the carcinogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of gastric carcinoma, which is still the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Distinguished experts in the field collaborated in creating this groundbreaking work, providing a comprehensive view of gastric cancer. This book encourages further development of gastric cancer research and its clinical application. Topics include all aspects of gastric carcinoma, such as the history of clinical and experimental gastric cancer research; updated issues of molecular and pathological research on gastric carcinogenesis; multidisciplinary methods in diagnosis, treatment, and chemotherapy; and perspectives in minimally invasive surgery. Color figures of histological specimens and other...
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Stomach Rehabilitation Tablets (Wei Fu Chun Pian)
by Hangzhou Hu Qing Yu Tang
Stomach Rehabilitation Tablets
(Wei Fu Chun Pian).
Packing: 60 tablets (350mg each) / bottle.
Manufactured by Hangzhou Hu Qing Yu Tang, China.
Notes: This formula is based upon the ancient prescription of Chinese herbal practitioners. The combination of specific herbs helps get gastrointestinal functions back to normal. Pharmacological tests show the medicine can raise the immunity, improve the functions of the whole body and inhibit pylorus spirillum. Clinical experiments prove the medicine is indicated for chronic superficial gastritis, atrophied gastritis, intestinal metaplasia or untypical epithelial hyperplassia of gastric mucosa. It can relieve the clinical symptoms of functional indigestion, poor appetite, abdominal distention and stomach ache, weakness and fatigue, etc. It can...
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PAT-2. Composite gastric carcinoma arising in a background of lymphocytic gastritis.(Section on Pathology): An article from: Southern Medical Journal
by Mylinh T. Mac (Author), Salima Haque (Author)
This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on October 1, 2004. The length of the article is 314 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
Citation Details Title: PAT-2. Composite gastric carcinoma arising in a background of lymphocytic gastritis.(Section on Pathology) Author: Mylinh T. Mac Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed) Date: October 1, 2004 Publisher: Southern Medical Association Volume: 97 Issue: 10 Page: S63(1)
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Inhibition of the growth of human gastric carcinoma in vivo and in vitro by swainsonine.(Clinical report): An article from: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
by J.-Y. Sun (Author), M.-Z. Zhu (Author), S.-W. Wang (Author), S. Miao (Author), Y.-H. Xie (Author), J.-B. Wang (Author)
This digital document is an article from Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2007. The length of the article is 3951 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
Citation Details Title: Inhibition of the growth of human gastric carcinoma in vivo and in vitro by swainsonine.(Clinical report) Author: J.-Y. Sun Publication: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology (Magazine/Journal) Date: May 1, 2007 Publisher: Thomson Gale Volume: 14 Issue: 5 Page: 353(7)
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Gastric Carcinoma (Current Problems in Tumour Pathology)
by M.I. Filipe (Author), Jeremy R. Jass (Author)
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Gastric Carcinoma: Classification, Diagnosis, and Therapy
by Jürgen Hotz (Editor), Hans-Joachim Meyer (Editor), H.-J. Schmoll (Editor)
Gastric Carcinoma/Classification, Diagnosis, and Therapy presents the most current perspective on gastric carcinoma, with particular emphasis on the surgical and chemotherapeutic modalities that offer hope for future treatment. The book discusses epidemiology, pathogenesis, and precancerous and clinical stage classification of the disease and provides valid practical guidelines for stage-specific diagnosis, therapy, and patient guidance. Topics explored include endoscopic criteria for premalignant lesions and early gastric carcinoma; clinical staging of gastric cancer by ultrasound, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance tomography; surgical treatment of carcinomas of the gastroesophageal junction; possibilities for palliative treatment in surgical practice for advanced tumors;...
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Gastric Carcinoma Treated With H G L 504
by Nevil (SIGNED) LEYTON (Author)
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The American Journal of Surgery: General Technique of Operations For Gastric Carcinoma: (Volume XLV, No.1, July 1939 Pages 165-218)
by MD and Edward M. Livingston, MD George T. Pack (Author)
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Special Aspects of the Therapy for Gastric Carcinoma (Digestive Surgery, Vol 11, No 2, 1994)
by R. Kirchner (Editor)
This text covers topics related to special aspects of the treatment of gastric cancer, including the extent of resection and of lymph node dissection, the mode of recurrence as well as efficacy of chemotherapy and intraoperative radiation.
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Carcinoma of the Esophagus and Gastric Cardia
by Guo Jun Huang (Author), Wu Ying K'Ai (Editor)
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