Fariborz Mansour-ghanaei

Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies in ulcerative colitis, and its relation with disease activity

  Background : Ulcerative colitis an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronically idiopathic immune related that associates with extraintestinal manifestations such as arthritis. Despite of the highly specificity ofanti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies for rheumatoid arthritis, their role in IBD remains unclear . There are only a few studies on the prevalence of anti-CCP antibo...

[ 2 ] - Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) in a rare novel complicated case: A case report

Introduction: Hcnoch-Schonlein purpura is an IgA mediated small-vessel vasculitis and it is so common in children. The classic term of signs and symbols include polpuble purpura, arthralgia/arthritis, abdominal pain and also renal disease. The incidence of HSP in older age of the entire gastrointestinal tract (gastric, small intestine and large intestine) without arthritis­/­arthralgia and kidn...

[ 3 ] - Comparing Serum Levels of Autophagy-Related Gene 5 in People With and Without Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Background: Laboratory studies have shown that gastric epithelial infection cells with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) can increase autophagy. Disruption in this process can cause various diseases, including cancer. Objective: This study aims to compare the serum level of Autophag -Related Gene 5 (ATG5) in individuals with and without H. pylori infection. Methods: This case-control pilot stud...