An Indole Alkaloid Extracted from Inhibits Colonic Motility of Rats .

Evodiamine (Evo) is an indole alkaloid extracted from the traditional Chinese medicinal herb . Evo may regulate gastrointestinal motility, but the evidence is insufficient, and the mechanisms remain unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Evo on colonic motility of rats and the underlying mechanisms .

Submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection for large symptomatic submucosal tumors of the esophagus: A clinical analysis of 24 cases.

Background/aims: Studies evaluating submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection (STER) for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal submucosal tumors (SMTs) have recently increased. However, the efficacy and safety of STER for the treatment of large symptomatic SMTs in the esophagus have not been well investigated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of STER for the treatment of large symptomatic SMTs in the esophagus.