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世界胃肠病学杂志(英文版)
世界胃肠病学杂志(英文版)

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世界胃肠病学杂志(英文版)/Journal World Journal of GastroenterologyCSCDCSTPCDSCI
查看更多>>主要报道和刊登国内外、特别是我国消化病学者具有创造性的、有较高学术水平的基础和临床研究论文、研究快报等. 对具有中国特色的研究论文, 如食管癌、胃癌、肝癌、大肠癌、病毒性肝炎、幽门螺杆菌、中医中药、中西医结合和基于作者自己研究工作为主的综述性论文, 将优先发表. 读者对象为基础研究或临床研究的消化专业工作者。
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    Comparison between air and carbon dioxide insufflation in the endoscopic submucosal excavation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors

    Wei-Bin ShiZi-Hao WangChun-Ying QuYi Zhang...
    7296-7301页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of CO2 insufflation compared with air insufflation in the endoscopic submucosal excavation (ESE) of gastrointestinal stromal tumors.METHODS:Sixty patients were randomized to undergo endoscopic submucosal excavation,with the CO2 group (n =30) and the air group (n =30) undergoing CO2 insufflation and air insufflation in the ESE,respectively.The end-tidal CO2 level (pETCO2) was observed at 4 time points:at the beginning of ESE,at total removal of the tumors,at completed wound management,and 10 min after ESE.Additionally,the patients'experience of pain at 1,3,6 and 24 h after the examination was registered using a visual analog scale (VAS).RESULTS:Both the CO2 group and air group were similar in mean age,sex,body mass index (all P > 0.05).There were no significant differences in PetCO2 values before and after the procedure (P > 0.05).However,the pain scores after the ESE at different time points in the CO2 group decreased significantly compared with the air group (1 h:21.2 ± 3.4 vs 61.5 ± 1.7; 3 h:8.5± 0.7 vs 42.9 ± 1.3; 6 h:4.4 ± 1.6 vs 27.6 ± 1.2; 24h:2.3 ± 0.4 vs 21.4 ± 0.7,P < 0.05).Meanwhile,the percentage of VAS scores of 0 in the CO2 group after 1,3,6 and 24 h was significantly higher than that in the air group (60.7 ± 1.4 vs 18.9 ± 1.5,81.5 ± 2.3 vs 20.6 ± 1.2,89.2 ± 0.7 vs 36.8 ± 0.9,91.3 ± 0.8 vs 63.8 ± 1.3,respectively,P < 0.05).Moreover,the condition of the CO2 group was better than that of the air group with respect to anal exsufflation.CONCLUSION:Insufflation of CO2 in the ESE of gastrointestinal stromal tumors will not cause CO2 retention and it may significantly reduce the level of pain,thus it is safe and effective.

    Predictors and clinical outcomes for spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma

    Qian ZhuJing LiJian-Jun YanLiang Huang...
    7302-7307页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To determine the risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rupture,and report the management and long-term survival results of patients with spontaneous rupture of HCC.METHODS:Among 4209 patients with HCC who were diagnosed at Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital from April 2002 to November 2006,200 (4.8%) patients with ruptured HCC (case group) were studied retrospectively in term of their clinical characteristics and prognostic factors.The one-stage therapeutic approach to manage ruptured HCC consisted of initial management by conservative treatment,transarterial embolization (TACE) or hepatic resection.Results of various treatments in the case group were evaluated and compared with the control group (202 patients) without ruptured HCC during the same study period.Continuous data were expressed as mean ± SD or median (range) where appropriate and compared using the unpaired t test.Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square test with Yates correction or the Fisher exact test where appropriate.The overall survival rate in each group was determined using the Kaplan-Meier method and a log-rank test.RESULTS:Compared with the control group,more patients in the case group had underlying diseases of hypertension (7.5% vs 3.0%,P =0.041) and liver cirrhosis (87.5% vs 56.4%,P < 0.001),tumor size >5 cm (83.0% vs 57.4%,P < 0.001),tumor protrusion from the liver surface (66.0% vs 44.6%,P < 0.001),vascular thrombus (30.5% vs 8.9%,P < 0.001) and extrahepatic invasion (36.5% vs 12.4%,P < 0.001).On multivariate logistic regression analysis,underlying diseases of hypertension (P =0.002) and liver cirrhosis (P < 0.001),tumor size > 5 cm (P < 0.001),vascular thrombus (P =0.002) and extrahepatic invasion (P< 0.001) were predictive for spontaneous rupture of HCC.Among the 200 patients with spontaneous rupture of HCC,105 patients underwent hepatic resection,33 received TACE,and 62 were managed with conservative treatment.The median survival time (MST) of all patients with spontaneous rupture of HCC was 6 mo (range,1-72 mo),and the overall suPival at 1,3 and 5 years were 32.5%,10% and 4%,respectively.The MST was 12 mo (range,1-72 mo) in the surgical group,4 mo (range,1-30 mo) in the TACE group and 1 mo (range,1-19 mo) in the conservative group.Ninety-eight patients in the control group underwent hepatic resection,and the MST and median diseasefree survival time were 46 mo (range,6-93 mo) and 23 mo (range,3-39 mo) respectively,which were much longer than that of patients with spontaneous rupture of HCC undergoing hepatic resection (P < 0.001).The 1-,3-,and 5-year overall survival rates and the 1-,3-and 5-year disease-free survival rates in patients with ruptured HCC undergoing hepatectomy were 57.1%,19.0% and 7.6%,27.6%,14.3% and 3.8%,respectively,compared with those of 77.1%,59.8% and 41.2%,57.1%,40.6% and 32.9% in 98 patients without ruptured HCC undergoing hepatectomy (P < 0.001).CONCLUSION:Prolonged survival can be achieved in selected patients undergoing one-stage hepatectomy,although the survival results were inferior to those of the patients without ruptured HCC.

    Short-term outcomes of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision compared to open surgery

    Jing GongDe-Bing ShiXin-Xiang LiSan-Jun Cai...
    7308-7313页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To investigate the short-term outcome of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) in patients with mid and low rectal cancers.METHODS:A consecutive series of 138 patients with middle and low rectal cancer were randomly assigned to either the laparoscopic TME (LTME) group or the open TME (OTME) group between September 2008 and July 2011 at the Department of Colorectal Cancer of Shanghai Cancer Center,Fudan University and pathological data,as well as surgical technique were reviewed retrospectively.Short-term clinical and oncological outcome were compared in these two groups.Patients were followed in the outpatient clinic 2 wk after the surgery and then every 3 mo in the first year if no adjuvant chemoradiation was indicated.Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 13.0 software.RESULTS:Sixty-seven patients were treated with LTME and 71 patients were treated with OTME (sex ratio 1.3∶1 vs 1.29∶1,age 58.4 ± 13.6 years vs 59.6 ± 9.4 years,respectively).The resection was considered curative in all cases.The sphincter-preserving rate was 65.7% (44/67) vs 60.6% (43/71),P =0.046; mean blood loss was 86.9 ± 37.6 mL vs 119.1 ± 32.7 mL,P =0.018;postoperative analgesia was 2.1 ± 0.6 d vs 3.9 ± 1.8 d,P =0.008; duration of urinary drainage was 4.7 ± 1.8 d vs 6.9 ± 3.4 d,P =0.016,respectively.The conversion rate was 2.99%.The complication rate,circumferential margin involvement,distal margins and lymph node yield were similar for both procedures.No port site recurrence,anastomotic recurrence or mortality was observed during a median follow-up period of 21 mo (range:9-56 mo).CONCLUSION:Laparoscopic TME is safe and feasible,with an oncological adequacy comparable to the open approach.Further studies with more patients and longer follow-up are needed to confirm the present results.

    Enteroenteroanastomosis near adjacent ileocecal valve in infants

    Wei-Wei JiangXiao-Qun XuQi-Ming GengJie Zhang...
    7314-7318页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To investigate the feasibility and the effectiveness of ileoileostomy in the region adjacent to the ileocecal valve,which can retain the ileocecal valve in infants.METHODS:This is a retrospective review of 48 patients who underwent ileoileostomy in the region adjacent to the ileocecal valve (group 1) and 34 patients who underwent ileocecal resections and ileotransversanastomosis (group 2).Patients were monitored for the time to flatus,resumption of eating,length of hospital stay after surgery,serum total bile acid,vitamin B12 and postoperative complications.RESULTS:The time to flatus,time until resumption of eating and post-operative length of hospital stay showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups.Serum total bile acid and vitamin B12 were not significantly different between the two groups at post-operative day 1 and day 3,but were significantly decreased at 1 wk after operation in group 2.None of the patients died or suffered from stomal leak in these two groups.However,the incidence of diarrhea,intestinal infection,disturbance of acid-base balance and water-electrolytes in group 1 was lower than in group 2.CONCLUSION:Ileoileostomy in the region adjacent to the ileocecal valve is safe and results in fewer complications than ileotransversanastomosis in infants.

    High mobility group-box 3 overexpression is associated with poor prognosis of resected gastric adenocarcinoma

    Hua-Rong TangXian-Qin LuoGang XuYan Wang...
    7319-7326页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To elucidate high mobility group-box 3 (HMGB3) protein expression in gastric adenocarcinoma,its potential prognostic relevance,and possible mechanism of action.METHODS:Ninety-two patients with gastric adenocarcinomas surgically removed entered the study.HMGB3 expression was determined by immunohistochemistry through a tissue microarray procedure.The clinicopathologic characteristics of all patients were recorded,and regular follow-up was made for all patients.The inter-relationship of HMGB3 expression with histological and clinical factors was analyzed using nonparametric tests.Survival analysis was carried out by Kaplan-Meier (log-rank) and multivariate Cox (Forward LR) analyses between the group with overexpression of HMGB3 and the group with low or no HMGB3 expression to determine the prognosis value of HMGB3 expression on overall survival.Further,HMGB3 expression was knocked down by small hairpin RNAs (shRNAs) in the human gastric cancer cell line BGC823 to observe its influence on cell biological characteristics.The MTT method was utilized to detect gastric cancer cell proliferation changes,and cell cycle distribution was analyzed by flow cytometry.RESULTS:Among 92 patients with gastric adenocarcinomas surgically removed in this study,high HMGB3 protein expression was detected in the gastric adenocarcinoma tissues vs peritumoral tissues (P < 0.001).Further correlation analysis with patients' clinical and histology variables revealed that HMGB3 overexpression was obviously associated with extensive wall penetration (P =0.005),a positive nodal status (P =0.004),and advanced tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) stage (P =0.001).But there was no correlation between HMGB3 overexpression and the age and gender of the patient,tumor localization or histologic grade.Statistical Kaplan-Meier survival analysis disclosed significant differences in overall survival between the HMGB3 overexpression group and the HMGB3 no or low expression group (P =0.006).The expected overall survival time was 31.00 ± 3.773 mo (95%CI =23.605-38.395) for patients with HMGB3 overexpression and 49.074 ± 3.648 mo (95%CI =41.925-57.311)for patients with HMGB3 no and low-level expression.Additionally,older age (P =0.040),extensive wall penetration (P =0.008),positive lymph node metastasis (P=0.005),and advanced TNM tumor stage (P =0.007)showed negative correlation with overall survival.Multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated that HMGB3 overexpression was an independent variable with respect to age,gender,histologic grade,extent of wall penetration,lymph nodal metastasis,and TNM stage for patients with resectable gastric adenocarcinomas with poor prognosis (hazard ratio =2.791,95%CI =1.233-6.319,P =0.019).In the gene function study,after HMGB3 was knocked down in the gastric cell line BGC823 by shRNA,the cell proliferation rate was reduced at 24 h,48 h and 72 h.Compared to BGC823 shRNA-negative control (NC) cells,the cell proliferation rate in cells that had HMGB3 shRNA transfected was significantly decreased (P < 0.01).Finally,cell cycle analysis by FACS showed that BGC823 cells that had HMGB3 knocked down were blocked in G1/G0 phase.The percentage of cells in G1/G0 phase in BGC823 cells with shRNA-NC and with shRNA-HMGB3 was 46.84% ± 1.7%,and 73.03% ± 3.51% respectively (P=0.001),whereas G2/M cells percentage decreased from 26.51% ± 0.83% to 17.8% ± 2.26%.CONCLUSION:HMGB3 is likely to be a useful prognostic marker involved in gastric cancer disease onset and progression by regulating the cell cycle.

    Donor safety and remnant liver volume in living donor liver transplantation

    Zheng-Rong ShiLu-Nan YanCheng-You Du
    7327-7332页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To evaluate the relationship between donor safety and remnant liver volume in right lobe living donor liver transplantation (LDLT).METHODS:From July 2001 to January 2009,our liver transplant centers carried out 197 LDLTs.The clinical data from 151 cases of adult right lobe living donors (not including the middle hepatic vein) were analyzed.The conditions of the three groups of donors were well matched in terms of the studied parameters.The donors' preoperative data,intraoperative and postoperative data were calculated for the three groups:Group 1 remnant liver volume (RLV) < 35%,group 2 RLV 36%-40%,and group 3 RLV > 40%.Comparisons included the different remnant liver volumes on postoperative liver function recovery and the impact of systemic conditions.Correlations between remnant liver volume and post-operative complications were also analyzed.RESULTS:The donors' anthroposomatology data,operation time,and preoperative donor blood test indicators were calculated for the three groups.No significant differences were observed between the donors' gender,age,height,weight,and operation time.According to the Chengdu standard liver volume formula,the total liver volume of group 1 was 1072.88 ± 131.06 mL,group 2 was 1043.84 ± 97.11 mL,and group 3 was 1065.33 ± 136.02 mL.The three groups showed no statistically significant differences.When the volume of the remnant liver was less than 35% of the total liver volume,the volume of the remnant had a significant effect on the recovery of liver function and intensive care unit time.In addition,the occurrence of complications was closely related to the remnant liver volume.When the volume of the remnant liver was more than 35% of the total liver volume,the remnant volume change had no significant effect on donor recovery.CONCLUSION:To ensure donor safety,the remnant liver volume should be greater than the standard liver volume (35%) in right lobe living donor liver transplantation.

    Incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Uygur and Han Chinese adults in Urumqi

    Chun-Yan NiuYong-Li ZhouRong YanNi-La Mu...
    7333-7340页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To investigate the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its related risk factors in Uygur and Han Chinese adult in Urumqi,China.METHODS:A population-based cross-sectional survey was undertaken in a total of 972 Uygur (684 male and 288 female) aged from 24 to 61 and 1023 Han Chinese (752 male and 271 female) aged from 23 to 63 years.All participants were recruited from the residents who visited hospital for health examination from November 2011 to May 2012.Each participant signed an informed consent and completed a GERD questionnaire (Gerd Q) and a lifestyle-food frequency questionnaire survey.Participants whose Gerd Q score was ≥ 8 and met one of the following requirements would be enrolled into this research:(1) being diagnosed with erosive esophagitis (EE) or Barrett's esophagus (BE) by endoscopy; (2) negative manifestation under endoscopy (non-erosive reflux disease,NERD) with abnormal acid reflux revealed by 24-h esophageal pH monitoring; and (3) suffering from typical heartburn and regurgitation with positive result of proton pump inhibitor test.RESULTS:According to Gerd Q scoring criteria,340 cases of Uygur and 286 cases of Han Chinese were defined as GERD.GERD incidence in Uygur was significantly higher than in Han Chinese (35% vs 28%,x2 =11.09,P < 0.005),Gerd Q score in Uygur was higher than in Han Chinese (7.85 ± 3.1 w 7.15 ± 2.9,P < 0.005),and Gerd Q total score in Uygur male was higher than in female (8.15 ± 2.8 vs 6.85 ± 2.5,P <0.005).According to normalized methods,304 (31%) cases of Uygur were diagnosed with GERD,including 89 cases of EE,185 cases of NERD and 30 cases of BE; 256 (25%) cases of Han Chinese were diagnosed with GERD,including 90 cases of EE,140 cases of NERD and 26 cases of BE.GERD incidence in Uygur was significantly higher than in Han Chinese (31% vs 25%,x2=9.34,P < 0.005) while the incidences were higher in males of both groups than in females (26% vs 5% in Uygur,x2 =35.95,P < 0.005,and 19.8% vs 5.2% in Han,x2 =5.48,P < 0.025).GERD incidence in Uygur male was higher than in Han Chinese male (26% vs 19.8%,x2 =16.51,P < 0.005),and incidence of NERD in Uygur was higher than in Han Chinese (x2 =10.06,P < 0.005).Occupation (r =0.623),gender (r =0.839),smoking (r =0.322),strong tea (r =0.658),alcohol drinking (r =0.696),meat-based diet (mainly meat) (r=0.676) and body mass index (BMI) (r =0.567) were linearly correlated with GERD in Uygur (r =0.833,P =0.000); while gender (r =0.957),age (r =0.016),occupation (r =0.482),strong tea (r =1.124),alcohol drinking (r =0.558),meat diet (r =0.591) and BMI (r =0.246) were linearly correlated with GERD in Han Chinese (r =0.786,P =0.01).There was no significant difference between Gerd Q scoring and three normalized methods for the diagnosis of GERD.CONCLUSION:GERD is highly prevalent in adult in Urumqi,especially in Uygur.Male,civil servant,smoking,strong tea,alcohol drinking,meat diet and BMI are risk factors correlated to GERD.

    Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt vs endoscopic therapy in preventing variceal rebleeding

    Hui XueMeng ZhangJack XQ PangFei Yan...
    7341-7347页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To compare early use of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) with endoscopic treatment (ET) for the prophylaxis of recurrent variceal bleeding.METHODS:In-patient data were collected from 190 patients between January 2007 and June 2010 who suffured from variceal bleeding.Patients who were older than 75 years; previously received surgical treatment or endoscopic therapy for variceal bleeding; and complicated with hepatic encephalopathy or hepatic cancer,were excluded from this research.Thirty-five cases lost to follow-up were also excluded.Retrospective analysis was done in 126 eligible cases.Among them,64 patients received TIPS (TIPS group) while 62 patients received endoscopic therapy (ET group).The relevant data were collected by patient review or telephone calls.The occurrence of rebleeding,hepatic encephalopathy or other complications,survival rate and cost of treatment were compared between the two groups.RESULTS:During the follow-up period (median,20.7and 18.7 mo in TIPS and ET groups,respectively),rebleeding from any source occurred in 11 patients in the TIPS group as compared with 31 patients in the ET group (Kaplan-Meier analysis and log-rank test,P=0.000).Rebleeding rates at any time point (6 wk,1year and 2 year) in the TIPS group were lower than in the ET group (Bonferroni correction o' =o/3).Eight patients in the TIPS group and 16 in the ET group died with the cumulative survival rates of 80.6% and 64.9%(Kaplan-Meier analysis and log-rank test x2=4.864,P =0.02),respectively.There was no significant difference between the two groups with respect to 6-wk survival rates (Bonferroni correction a' =a/3).However,significant differences were observed between the two groups in the 1-year survival rates (92% and 79%) and the 2-year survival rates (89% and 64.9%)(Bonferroni correction a' =o/3).No significant differences were observed between the two treatment groups in the occurrence of hepatic encephalopathy (12 patients in TIPS group and 5 in ET group,KaplanMeier analysis and log-rank test,x2 =3.103,P =0.08).The average total cost for the TIPS group was higher than for ET group (Wilcxon-Mann Whitney test,52 678 RMB vs 38 844 RMB,P < 0.05),but hospitalization frequency and hospital stay during follow-up period were lower (Wilcxon-Mann Whitney test,0.4 d vs 1.3 d,P =0.01; 5 d vs 19 d,P < 0.05).CONCLUSION:Early use of TIPS is more effective than endoscopic treatment in preventing variceal rebleeding and improving survival rate,and does not increase occurrence of hepatic encephalopathy.

    c-Jun N-terminal kinase is required for thermotherapy-induced apoptosis in human gastric cancer cells

    Feng XiaoBin LiuQing-Xian Zhu
    7348-7356页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To investigate the role of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) in thermotherapy-induced apoptosis in human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells.METHODS:Human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells were cultured in vitro.Following thermotherapy at 43 ℃ for 0,0.5,1,2 or 3 h,the cells were cultured for a further 24 h with or without the JNK specific inhibitor,SP600125 for 2 h.Apoptosis was evaluated by immunohistochemistry [terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL)] and flow cytometry (Annexin vs propidium iodide).Cell proliferation was determined by 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide.The production of p-JNK,Bcl-2,Bax and caspase-3 proteins was evaluated by Western blotting.The expression of JNK at mRNA level was determined by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.RESULTS:The Proliferation of gastric carcinoma SGC-7901 cells was significantly inhibited following thermotherapy,and was 32.7%,30.6%,43.8% and 52.9% at 0.5,1,2 and 3 h post-thermotherapy,respectively.Flow cytometry analysis revealed an increased population of SGC-7901 cells in G0/G1 phase,but a reduced population in S phase following therrnotherapy for 1 or 2 h,compared to untreated cells (P < 0.05).The increased number of SGC-7901 cells in G0/G1 phase was consistent with induced apoptosis (flow cytometry) following thermotherapy for 0.5,1,2 or 3 h,compared to the untreated group (46.5% ± 0.23%,39.9% ± 0.53%,56.6% ±0.35% and 50.4% ± 0.29% vs 7.3% ± 0.10%,P < 0.01),respectively.This was supported by the TUNEL assay (48.2% ± 0.4%,40.1% ± 0.2%,61.2% ± 0.29% and 52.0% ± 0.42% vs 12.2% ± 0.22%,P < 0.01) respectively.More importantly,the expression of p-JNK protein and JNK mRNA levels were significantly higher at 0.5 h than at 0 h post-treatment (P < 0.01),and peaked at 2 h.A similar pattem was detected for Bax and caspase-3 proteins.Bcl-2 increased at 0.5 h,peaked at 1 h,and then decreased.Furthermore,the JNK specific inhibitor,SP600125,suppressed p-JNK,Bax and caspase-3 at the protein level in SGC7901 cells following thermotherapy,compared to mock-inhibitor treatment,which was in line with the decreased rate of apoptosis.The expression of Bcl-2 was consistent with thermotherapy alone.CONCLUSION:Thermotherapy induced apoptosis in gastric cancer cells by promoting p-JNK at the mRNA and protein levels,and up-regulated the expression of Bax and caspase-3 proteins.Bcl-2 may play a protective role during thermotherapy.Activation of JNK via the Bax-caspase-3 pathway may be important in thermotherapy-induced apoptosis in gastric cancer cells.

    Serum pepsinogen Ⅱ is a better diagnostic marker in gastric cancer

    Xue-Yuan CaoZhi-Fang JiaMei-Shan JinDong-Hui Cao...
    7357-7361页
    查看更多>>摘要:AIM:To investigate screening makers for gastric cancer,we assessed the association between gastric cancer and serum pepsinogens (PGs).METHODS:The subjects comprised 450 patients with gastric cancer,111 individuals with gastric atrophy,and 961 healthy controls.Serum anti-Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) immunoglobulin G (IgG),PG Ⅰ and PG Ⅱ were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Gastric atrophy and gastric cancer were diagnosed by endoscopy and histopathological examinations.Odds ratios and 95%CIs were calculated using multivariate logistic regression.RESULTS:Rates of H.pylori infection remained high in Northeastern China.Rates of H.pylori IgG positivity were greater in the gastric cancer and gastric atrophy groups compared to the control group (69.1% and 75.7% vs 49.7%,P < 0.001).Higher levels of PG Ⅱ (15.9 μg/L and 13.9 μg/L vS 11.5 μg/l,P < 0.001) and lower PG Ⅰ /PG Ⅱ ratio (5.4 and 4.6 vs 8.4,P < 0.001) were found in patients with gastric cancer or gastric atrophy compared to healthy controls,whereas no correlation was found between the plasma PG Ⅰ concentration and risk of gastric cancer (P =0.537).In addition,multivariate logistic analysis indicated that H.pylori infection and atrophic gastritis were independent risk factors for gastric cancer.Lower plasma PG Ⅰ/PG Ⅱ ratio was associated with higher risks of atrophy and gastric cancer.Furthermore,plasma PG Ⅱ level significantly correlated with H.pyloriinfected gastric cancer.CONCLUSION:Serum PG Ⅱ concentration and PG Ⅰ/PG Ⅱ ratio are potential biomarkers for H.pyloriinfected gastric disease.PG Ⅱ is independently associated with risk of gastric cancer.