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An Immunofluorescent Method for Characterization of Barrett’s Esophagus Cells
Published on: July 20, 2014
Community assembly modeling of the microbiome within Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
Caitlin Guccione1,2,3, Igor Sfiligoi4, Antonio Gonzalez3
1Division of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
BMC Genomics
|February 10, 2026
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Barrett's esophagus is a medical condition where the esophageal mucosa is significantly damaged by stomach acid or other digestive fluids, often due to long-term exposure associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In GERD, a weakened or abnormally relaxed lower esophageal sphincter allows stomach acid to flow persistently into the esophagus.
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Individuals with Barrett's esophagus are often asymptomatic, but they may experience symptoms commonly associated with GERD, such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. Additional symptoms can include difficulty swallowing, chest pain, unintentional weight loss, blood in the stool (which may appear black, tarry, or bloody), and episodes of vomiting.
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