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Gut and Liver is an international journal of gastroenterology, focusing on the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary tree, pancreas, motility, and neurogastroenterology. Gut atnd Liver delivers up-to-date, authoritative papers on both clinical and research-based topics in gastroenterology. The Journal publishes original articles, case reports, brief communications, letters to the editor and invited review articles in the field of gastroenterology. The Journal is operated by internationally renowned editorial boards and designed to provide a global opportunity to promote academic developments in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. +MORE
Yong Chan Lee |
Professor of Medicine Director, Gastrointestinal Research Laboratory Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Univ. California San Francisco San Francisco, USA |
Jong Pil Im | Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea |
Robert S. Bresalier | University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA |
Steven H. Itzkowitz | Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, USA |
All papers submitted to Gut and Liver are reviewed by the editorial team before being sent out for an external peer review to rule out papers that have low priority, insufficient originality, scientific flaws, or the absence of a message of importance to the readers of the Journal. A decision about these papers will usually be made within two or three weeks.
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Original Article ㅣ 2025-03-15
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Rui Shang , Jianqin Jin
, Yuecheng Wang
Abstract : Background/Aims: The long noncoding RNA DUXAP8 is a pivotal regulator in cancer pathogenesis, but the molecular mechanism underlying the role of DUXAP8 in colon cancer progression is underexplored.Methods: In addition to bioinformatic analyses, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was performed to assess DUXAP8, microRNA-378a-3p, FOXQ1 expression in colon cancer tissues, and clinical data were analyzed to determine the correlation between DUXAP8 expression and colon cancer patient outcomes. Nuclear/cytoplasmic RNA fractionation was utilized to analyze the subcellular distribution of DUXAP8. Dual-luciferase and RNA immunoprecipitation assays were performed to confirm the binding of DUXAP8/FOXQ1 and microRNA-378a-3p. After cell transfection, qRT-PCR was performed to evaluate the modulatory relationship of DUXAP8/microRNA-378a-3p/FOXQ1. Cell Counting Kit-8, MTT, scratch healing, and Transwell assays were performed to evaluate the impact of DUXAP8/microRNA-378a-3p/FOXQ1 expression on colon cancer cell functions.Results: The results revealed that the expression of DUXAP8 and FOXQ1 was upregulated in colon cancer tissues, while the expression of microRNA-378a-3p was down-regulated. The increased DUXAP8 expression was positively correlated with lymph node metastasis and TNM stage. Dual-luciferase and RNA immunoprecipitation assays demonstrated that DUXAP8 was a sponge for microRNA-378a-3p and targeted the ability of microRNA-378a-3p to regulate FOXQ1. In addition, functional experiment results revealed that overexpressed DUXAP8 facilitated the growth and migratory ability of colon cancer cells. DUXAP8 also reversed the tumor-suppressive effect of microRNA-378a-3p. However, silencing FOXQ1 could reverse the cancer-promoting effects of high DUXAP8 expression.Conclusions: DUXAP8 expression was significantly increased in colon cancer, which was associated with lymph node metastasis and unfavorable outcomes in colon cancer patients. DUXAP8 may hasten malignant progression of colon cancer cells through its effects on microRNA-378a-3p/FOXQ1.
Original Article ㅣ 2024-03-15
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Young Sin Cho1 , Seon-Young Park2
, Jeong Eun Shin3
, Kyung Sik Park4
, Jung-Wook Kim5
, Tae Hee Lee6
, Seong-Eun Kim7
, Yoo Jin Lee4
, Han Seung Ryu8
, Constipation Research Group of the Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
Abstract : Background/Aims: Although guidelines exist regarding the evaluation and management of patients with chronic constipation (CC), little is known about real-world clinical practice patterns. This study aimed to evaluate the various practices used to manage CC patients in various clinical settings in South Korea.Methods: A nationwide web-based survey was conducted, randomly selecting gastroenterologists and non-gastroenterologists. The 25-item questionnaire included physicians’ perceptions and practices regarding the available options for diagnosing and managing CC patients in Korea.Results: The study participants comprised 193 physicians (86 gastroenterologists, 44.6%) involved in the clinical management of CC patients. The mean clinical experience was 12 years. Only 21 of 193 respondents (10.9%) used the Rome criteria when diagnosing CC. The Bristol Stool Form Scale was used by 29% of the respondents (56/193), while the digital rectal examination was performed by 11.9% of the respondents (23/193). Laboratory testing and colonoscopies were performed more frequently by gastroenterologists than by non-gastroenterologists (both p=0.001). Physiologic testing was used more frequently by gastroenterologists (p=0.046), physicians at teaching hospitals, and physicians with clinical experience ≤10 years (both p
Review ㅣ 2020-09-15
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Maki Tobari1 , Etsuko Hashimoto2
Abstract : This review provides an update on the characteristics of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), with a focus on the effects of age, sex, and body mass index. Age is a risk factor for NAFLD progression; however, extremely old patients have unique features, namely, the associations between metabolic comorbidities and NAFLD are weaker and NAFLD is not a risk factor for mortality. The prevalence of NAFLD is higher in men than in premenopausal women, whereas the reverse is true after menopause. Thus, before menopause, estrogen may have protective effects against NAFLD. Our hospital data showed that over 25% of male patients with NAFLD and almost 40% of female patients with NAFLD, especially elderly patients, were nonobese. Although histological steatosis and activity were associated with body mass index, the prevalence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis was not. The prevalence of advanced fibrosis showed a significant sex difference. Advanced fibrosis was significantly more frequent among severely obese men but the prevalence was lower among severely obese women. This difference could be because a substantial proportion of severely obese women were premenopausal; thus, estrogen may have much stronger effects on the development of fibrosis than on obesity. Further studies are required to develop tailored management strategies.
Original Article ㅣ 2024-09-15
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Jaejun Lee1,2 , Jae Hyeop Jung3
, Sung Jun Choi4
, Beomman Ha3
, Hyun Yang1,5
, Pil Soo Sung1,2
, Si Hyun Bae1,5
, Jeong-A Yu3
Abstract : Background/Aims: Young Korean men are obligated to serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. We investigated the effects of military service on steatotic liver disease (SLD) and other metabolic parameters. Methods: Pre-enlistment health check-up performed from 2019 to 2022 and in-service health check-up performed from 2020 to 2022 were merged as paired data. SLD was defined as a hepatic steatosis index of 36 or higher. Hypertension (HTN) and hypertriglyceridemia were also included in the analysis. Results: A total of 503,136 paired cases were included in the analysis. Comparing pre-enlistment and in-service health check-ups, the prevalence of SLD (22.2% vs 17.6%, p
Akinari Sawada1 , Daniel Sifrim2
, Yasuhiro Fujiwara1
Gut Liver 2023;17(6):831-842
Jun-young Seo1,2 , Do Hoon Kim1
, Ji Yong Ahn1
, Kee Don Choi1
, Hwa Jung Kim3
, Hee Kyong Na1
, Jeong Hoon Lee1
, Kee Wook Jung1
, Ho June Song1
, Gin Hyug Lee1
, Hwoon-Yong Jung1
Gut Liver 2024;18(6):961-969
Sang Hyub Lee1 , Jung Wan Choe2
, Young Koog Cheon3
, Miyoung Choi4
, Min Kyu Jung5
, Dong Kee Jang6
, Jung Hyun Jo7
, Jae Min Lee8
, Eui Joo Kim9
, Sung Yong Han10
, Young Hoon Choi11
, Hyung-Il Seo12
, Dong Ho Lee13
, Hong Sik Lee14
Gut Liver 2023;17(1):34-48
Patrick Niekamp , Chang H. Kim
Gut Liver 2023;17(2):190-203
Jin Sun Kim1 , Mu-Hong Chen2,3,4
, Hohui E. Wang5
, Ching-Liang Lu4,6,7
, Yen-Po Wang4,6,7
, Bing Zhang1
Gut Liver 2023;17(4):495-504
Wolhwa Song1 , Sung Hwan Yoo2
, Jinsun Jang1
, Su Jung Baik3
, Byoung Kwon Lee3
, Hyun Woong Lee2
, Jong Suk Park1
Gut Liver 2023;17(1):130-138