Daily Archives: July 25, 2018

SOX4 Promotes ATOH1-independent Intestinal Secretory Differentiation Toward Tuft and Enteroendocrine Fates

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

The intestinal epithelium is maintained by intestinal stem cells (ISCs), which produce post-mitotic absorptive and secretory epithelial cells. Initial fate specification toward enteroendocrine, goblet, and Paneth cell lineages requires the; transcripti… Continue reading →

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Equal Accuracy of 2 Quantitative Fecal Immunochemical Tests in Detecting Advanced Neoplasia in an Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening Program

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Although different brands of fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) are used for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, few studies have compared their accuracy in detecting advanced neoplasia. Continue reading →

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Simvastatin Prevents Progression of Acute on Chronic Liver Failure in Rats With Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Cirrhosis and its clinical consequences can be aggravated by bacterial infections, ultimately leading to the development of acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF), characterized by acute decompensation, organ failure, and high mortality within 28 days. … Continue reading →

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