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Open AccessLiquid plasma as a treatment for cutaneous wound healing through regulation of redox metabolism
The skin functions as the outermost protective barrier to the internal organs and major vessels; thus, delayed regeneration from acute injury could induce serious clinical complications. For rapid recovery of ...
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Open AccessInhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 relieves fibrosis through depolarizing of hepatic stellate cell in NASH
11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11βHSD1) is a key enzyme that catalyzes the intracellular conversion of cortisone to physiologically active cortisol. Although 11βHSD1 has been implicated in numerous m...
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Comparison of the Clinical Outcomes of Suprapapillary and Transpapillary Stent Insertion in Unresectable Cholangiocarcinoma with Biliary Obstruction
To prevent stent migration, transpapillary stent placement has been recommended for the endoscopic treatment of malignant hilar biliary stricture. However, recent studies have suggested that placement above th...
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CEGP-003 Spray Has a Similar Hemostatic Effect to Epinephrine Injection in Cases of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Endoscopically applicable hemostatic agents have been demonstrated to have high initial hemostasis rates in cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).
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The Stent Patency and Migration Rate of Different Shaped Plastic Stents in Bile Flow Phantom Model and In Vivo Animal Bile Duct Dilation Model
In research and development of biliary plastic stents (PS), continuous efforts have been made to overcome short patency time and high rate of migration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the patency and mi...
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Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilatation Without Sphincterotomy for the Treatment of Large Common Bile Duct Stone: Long-Term Outcomes at a Single Center
Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation (EPLBD) without endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) is an accepted, simplified endoscopic technique for large common bile duct (CBD) stone removal. However, little is ...
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Structural characterization of human CRTh2: a combined homology modeling, molecular docking and 3D-QSAR-based in silico approach
Chemoattractant receptor-homologous molecule expressed on Th2 cells (CRTh2) is an important therapeutic target for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergic rhinitis and atopic ...
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Endoscopic Resection for Undifferentiated Early Gastric Cancer: Focusing on Histologic Discrepancies Between Forceps Biopsy-Based and Endoscopic Resection Specimen-Based Diagnosis
Before endoscopic resection (ER), a considerable number of undifferentiated early gastric cancer (UD-EGC) cases were initially diagnosed as atypical glands, dysplasia, or differentiated EGC (D-EGC) based on fo...
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Endoscopic Balloon Dilation Lithotripsy for Difficult Bile Duct Stones
Endoscopic treatment for removal of large or impacted bile duct stones is challenging, and may not be successful. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic balloon dilation li...
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Characterization and in Vitro Inhibition Studies of Bacillus anthracis FtsZ: A Potential Antibacterial Target
FtsZ is an essential bacterial cell division protein that is an attractive target for the development of antibacterial agents. FtsZ is a homologue of eukaryotic tubulin, has GTPase activity, and forms a ring-t...
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Comparative analysis of flavonoids and polar metabolites from hairy roots of Scutellaria baicalensis and Scutellaria lateriflora
Baicalin, baicalein, and wogonin were accumulated in hairy roots derived from Scutellaria lateriflora and Scutellaria baicalensis. The levels of baicalein and baicalin were 6.8 and 5.0 times higher, respectively,...
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Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Treatment for Nonampullary Sporadic Duodenal Adenomas
Nonampullary sporadic duodenal adenomas (NSDAs) are uncommon mucosal neoplasms with malignant potential. Recently, endoscopic treatment is used for NSDA with increasing frequency.
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Alginate Hydrogel as a Potential Alternative to Hyaluronic Acid as Submucosal Injection Material
Sodium alginate is currently used in medical products, including drugs and cosmetic materials. It can also be used as a submucosal injection material due to its excellent water retention ability. Alginate with...
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Factors Predictive of Adverse Events Following Endoscopic Papillary Large Balloon Dilation: Results from a Multicenter Series
Lack of established guidelines for endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) may be a reason for aversion of its use in removal of large common bile duct (CBD) stones.
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Is Endoscopic Ultrasound Needed as an Add-on Test for Gallstone Diseases Without Choledocholithiasis on Multidetector Computed Tomography?
Choledocholithiasis commonly occurs in patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis. Although the recently developed multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) scan enhances the ability to diagnose choledocholithias...
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The Biodurability of Covering Materials for Metallic Stents in a Bile Flow Phantom
Covered biliary metal stents have been introduced for the purpose of overcoming tumor ingrowth and treatment of benign biliary stricture. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biodurability of three commer...
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Comparison of Sterilization of Reusable Endoscopic Biopsy Forceps by Autoclaving and Ethylene Oxide Gas
Every country has standardized reprocessing guidelines for reducing the risk of microorganism transmission via reusable biopsy forceps. Sterilization is performed either by autoclaving or with the use of ethyl...
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Albumin-Coated Porous Hollow Poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) Microparticles Bound with Palmityl-Acylated Exendin-4 as a Long-Acting Inhalation Delivery System for the Treatment of Diabetes
To study the development of porous poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) microparticles (PLGA MPs) coated initially with albumin and then with palmityl-acylated exendin-4 (Pal-Ex4) as an inhalation system for treating...
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Precut Fistulotomy for Difficult Biliary Cannulation: Is It a Risky Preference in Relation to the Experience of an Endoscopist?
Several studies have reported on the correlation between the experience level of an endoscopist and the outcomes of precut procedures. However, there are limited data on the early use of the precut fistulotomy...
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Prevalence of Barrett’s Esophagus Remains Low in the Korean Population: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Prospective Multicenter Study
In contrast to the Western population, the prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is rare in the Korean population. However, the recent increase in prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affe...
