Research Article

	Antimicrobial peptides in the gastrointestinal tract. Y R Mahida, F Rose, and W C Chan Gut 1997; 40: 161-163. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.161 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Central peptidergic control of gastric acid secretion. J G Geoghegan and T N Pappas Gut 1997; 40: 164-166. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.164 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Multivariate analysis of pathophysiological factors in reflux oesophagitis. G Cadiot, A Bruhat, D Rigaud, T Coste, A Vuagnat, Y Benyedder, T Vallot, D Le Guludec, and M Mignon Gut 1997; 40: 167-174. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.167 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Superoxide anions produced by inflammatory cells play an important part in the pathogenesis of acid and pepsin induced oesophagitis in rabbits. M J Naya, D Pereboom, J Ortego, J O Alda, and A Lanas Gut 1997; 40: 175-181. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.175 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The relationship between acid and bile reflux and symptoms in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. R E Marshall, A Anggiansah, W A Owen, and W J Owen Gut 1997; 40: 182-187. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.182 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Oesophageal manometry in the evaluation of megacolon with onset in adult life. G Basilisco, P Velio, and P A Bianchi Gut 1997; 40: 188-191. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.188 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Open access gastroscopy: second survey of current practice in the United Kingdom. J G Silcock and M G Bramble Gut 1997; 40: 192-195. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.192 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Epithelium related deposition of activated complement in Helicobacter pylori associated gastritis. A E Berstad, P Brandtzaeg, R Stave, and T S Halstensen Gut 1997; 40: 196-203. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.196 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Healing with basic fibroblast growth factor is associated with reduced indomethacin induced relapse in a human model of gastric ulceration. M A Hull, A Knifton, B Filipowicz, J L Brough, G Vautier, and C J Hawkey Gut 1997; 40: 204-210. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.204 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Chemical synthesis of nitric oxide in the stomach from dietary nitrate in humans. G M McKnight, L M Smith, R S Drummond, C W Duncan, M Golden, and N Benjamin Gut 1997; 40: 211-214. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.211 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Is the sugar intestinal permeability test a reliable investigation for coeliac disease screening? C Catassi, E Fabiani, I M Rätsch, A Bonucci, M Dotti, G V Coppa, and P L Giorgi Gut 1997; 40: 215-217. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.215 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Assessing the quality of life of patients with intestinal failure on home parenteral nutrition. D M Richards and M H Irving Gut 1997; 40: 218-222. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.218 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of bran, ispaghula, and inert plastic particles on gastric emptying and small bowel transit in humans: the role of physical factors. A McIntyre, R M Vincent, A C Perkins, and R C Spiller Gut 1997; 40: 223-227. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.223 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reduced bone density in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. I Bjarnason, A Macpherson, C Mackintosh, M Buxton-Thomas, I Forgacs, and C Moniz Gut 1997; 40: 228-233. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.228 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Altered expression of mucins throughout the colon in ulcerative colitis. J E Smithson, A Campbell, J M Andrews, J D Milton, R Pigott, and D P Jewell Gut 1997; 40: 234-240. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.234 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Altered expression of alpha 4 beta 7, a gut homing integrin, by circulating and mucosal T cells in colonic mucosal inflammation. J Meenan, J Spaans, T A Grool, S T Pals, G N Tytgat, and S J van Deventer Gut 1997; 40: 241-246. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.241 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Relation between gastric cancer and previous peptic ulcer disease. R M Molloy and A Sonnenberg Gut 1997; 40: 247-252. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.247 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	In vitro influence of Phaseolus vulgaris, Griffonia simplicifolia, concanavalin A, wheat germ, and peanut agglutinins on HCT-15, LoVo, and SW837 human colorectal cancer cell growth. R Kiss, I Camby, C Duckworth, R De Decker, I Salmon, J L Pasteels, A Danguy, and P Yeaton Gut 1997; 40: 253-261. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.253 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Frequency and risk factors of recurrent pain during refeeding in patients with acute pancreatitis: a multivariate multicentre prospective study of 116 patients. P Lévy, D Heresbach, E A Pariente, A Boruchowicz, R Delcenserie, B Millat, J Moreau, L Le Bodic, L de Calan, M Barthet, A Sauvanet, and P Bernades Gut 1997; 40: 262-266. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.262 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Expression of peptide receptors in human endocrine tumours of the pancreas. C Tang, I Biemond, and C B Lamers Gut 1997; 40: 267-271. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.267 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Endoscopic management of Mirizzi's syndrome. R E England and D F Martin Gut 1997; 40: 272-276. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.272 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	T cell responses to tuberculin purified protein derivative in primary biliary cirrhosis: evidence for defective T cell function. D E Jones, J M Palmer, M P Leon, S J Yeaman, M F Bassendine, and A G Diamond Gut 1997; 40: 277-283. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.277 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mesalazine as a maintenance treatment in Crohn's disease: is it the long awaited solution? T Sahmoud, J Y Mary, and T Sahmoud Gut 1997; 40: 284-285. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.284 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Recombinant peptides for gastrointestinal ulceration: still early days. R J Playford Gut 1997; 40: 286-287. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.286 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Dietary nitrate: poison or panacea? P Vallance Gut 1997; 40: 288. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.288 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Adult coeliac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis and smoking. J T Lear, J S English, and P W Jones Gut 1997; 40: 289. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.289 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Risk factors for pancreatitis. A S Mee and M Bower Gut 1997; 40: 289. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.289-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Gastric ulcers. H D Janowitz Gut 1997; 40: 289. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.289-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book Review

	A Diagnostic Guide to Clinical Gastroenterology M J Lancaster Smith Gut 1997; 40: 290. doi:10.1136/gut.40.2.290 [PDF] [Request Permissions]