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Expression, localization and polymorphisms of the nuclear receptor PXR in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
BMC gastroenterology - 6 Oct 2011
van de Winkel Anouk, Menke Vivianda, Capello Astrid, Moons Leon M G, Pot Raymond G J, van Dekken Herman, Siersema Peter D, Kusters Johannes G, van der Laan Luc J W, Kuipers Ernst J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The continuous exposure of esophageal epithelium to refluxate may induce ectopic expression of bile-responsive genes and contribute to the development of Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal adenocarcinoma. In normal physiology of the gut and liver, the nuclear receptor Pregnane × Receptor (PXR) is an important factor in the detoxification of xenobiotics and bile acid homeostasis. This study aimed...
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