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[Digestive endocrinology, today].

F Carlei, M Simi

    Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
    |September 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Gastrointestinal endocrinology advanced significantly with new techniques identifying regulatory peptides and the diffuse neuroendocrine system. While clinical use is now limited to neuroendocrine tumors, future applications in disease pathophysiology and therapy are emerging.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Neuroendocrinology
    • Molecular Biology

    Context:

    • The early sixties saw major advances in gastrointestinal endocrinology driven by radioimmunoassay and immunocytochemistry.
    • These techniques led to the identification of regulatory peptides and the concept of the diffuse neuroendocrine system.
    • Gut endocrinology became integrated into neuroendocrinology, highlighting the role of peptidergic substances in neural physiology.

    Purpose:

    • To review the evolution of gastrointestinal endocrinology over the past twenty years.
    • To discuss the current clinical applications and future potential of gut endocrinology.
    • To highlight recent advancements in molecular biology impacting the field.

    Summary:

    • Regulatory peptides and the diffuse neuroendocrine system were identified using techniques like radioimmunoassay and immunocytochemistry.

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  • Current clinical utility is primarily in managing gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, where peptides serve as diagnostic and follow-up markers.
  • Recent molecular biology and genetic engineering advances enable detailed characterization of peptides, receptors, and pathways, opening new diagnostic and therapeutic avenues.

    • Impact:

    • Gastrointestinal endocrinology's clinical impact, initially broad, is now focused on neuroendocrine tumors.
    • Emerging research suggests potential applications in understanding and treating diseases like constipation, incontinence, and short-bowel syndrome.
    • Advanced molecular techniques facilitate the production of purified peptides for novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.