World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Oct 2014
Study of liver cirrhosis over ten consecutive years in Southern China.
To investigate the etiology and complications of liver cirrhosis (LC) in Southern China. ⋯ The major etiology of liver cirrhosis in Southern China is viral hepatitis. However, the proportions of viral hepatitis and HBV are gradually decreasing. Alcoholic LC patients exhibit a greater risk of experiencing UGIB, and HBV LC patients may have a greater risk of HCC.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Oct 2014
Epidermal growth factor upregulates serotonin transporter and its association with visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome.
To investigate the role of epidermal growth factor (EGF) in visceral hypersensitivity and its effect on the serotonin transporter (SERT). ⋯ A decrease in EGF levels may contribute to the formation of visceral hypersensitivity through downregulation of SERT-mediated 5-HT uptake into enterocytes.