Increased Oxidative Stress in the Proximal Stomach of Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus and Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus and Esophagogastric Junction

Increased Oxidative Stress in the Proximal Stomach of Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus and Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus and Esophagogastric Junction

OBJECTIVES: Oxidative stress (OS) is an essential element in the pathogenesis of Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and its transformation to adenocarcinoma (EAC). The state of OS in the proximal stomach of patients with BE and EAC is unknown. Isoprostanes are a specific marker of OS not previously used to de...

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Main Authors: Juha Kauppi, Jari Räsänen, Eero Sihvo, Urpo Nieminen, Perttu Arkkila, Markku Ahotupa, Jarmo Salo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-08-01
Series:Translational Oncology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1936523316300377

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