Publications by authors named "Sorin Nicolae Peiu"

Article Synopsis
  • Gastrointestinal cancer is a prevalent type of cancer that is the subject of extensive research to uncover its causes and explore new treatments.
  • Obesity, particularly morbid obesity, is linked to worse cancer outcomes due to its impact on tumor behavior and the surrounding environment, highlighting the complex physiological changes it causes.
  • Adipose tissue is now recognized as an active endocrine organ that releases growth factors and adipokines, which may influence cancer progression through pathways involving insulin, IGF-1, and sex hormones.
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Atherosclerosis, a leading cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD), is driven by lipid accumulation and chronic inflammation within arterial walls. : This study investigates the expression of ghrelin, an anti-inflammatory peptide hormone, in plaque morphology and inflammation in patients with PAD, highlighting its potential role in age-related vascular diseases and metabolic syndrome. : The analysis specifically focused on the immunohistochemical expression of ghrelin in atherosclerotic plaques and perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) from 28 PAD patients.

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Gastric cancer (GC) remains a significant global health concern, ranking as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Malnutrition is common in GC patients and can negatively impact prognosis and quality of life. Understanding nutritional issues and their management is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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Individualized gastric cancer (GC) treatment aims at providing targeted therapies that translate the latest research into improved management strategies. Extracellular vesicle microRNAs have been proposed as biomarkers for GC prognosis. infection influences the therapeutic response to and the drivers of malignant changes in chronic gastritis.

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