Global, Regional, and National Patterns of Change in the Burden of Nonmalignant Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases from 1990 to 2019 and the Forecast for the Next Decade

Trends and Future Predictions of the Global Burden of Non-Malignant Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases Academic Background Non-malignant upper gastrointestinal diseases, including Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), Gastritis and Duodenitis (GD), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), pose significant challenges to global healthcare systems. These condit...

Postcolitis Alterations in Dose-Dependent Effects of 5-HT1A Agonist Buspirone on Nociceptive Activity of the Raphe Magnus and Dorsal Raphe Neurons in Rats

The Role of 5-HT1A Agonist Buspirone in Pain Regulation in Postcolitis Rats Background In recent years, increasing clinical and experimental evidence has shown that the brain’s serotonin (5-HT) system plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IB...

CYP19A1 Regulates Chemoresistance in Colorectal Cancer Through Modulation of Estrogen Biosynthesis and Mitochondrial Function

CYP19A1 Regulates Chemoresistance in Colorectal Cancer through Modulation of Estrogen Biosynthesis and Mitochondrial Function Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Despite significant advances in early detection and treatment strategies, chemoresistance remains a major obstacle to eff...

Local TSH/TSHR Signaling Promotes CD8+ T Cell Exhaustion and Immune Evasion in Colorectal Carcinoma

TSH/TSHR Signaling Promotes CD8+ T Cell Exhaustion and Immune Evasion in Colorectal Cancer Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide with high morbidity and mortality rates. Although immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy has shown significant efficacy in some patients, the majority of CRC patients, parti...

Lack of Dominant-Negative Activity for Tumor-Related ZNRF3 Missense Mutations at Endogenous Levels

Academic Background and Paper Introduction Background The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is dysregulated in various cancers, particularly in colorectal and endometrial cancers. Abnormal activation of this pathway is often associated with mutations in tumor suppressor genes such as APC, AXIN1/2, and β-catenin itself. Additionally, RNF43 and ZNRF3, ...