Researchers at Aarhus University, Denmark, have succeeded in identifying the mechanisms involved in what is known as the acid pump, which at the cellular level pumps acid into the stomach - in some ...

Researchers have succeeded in identifying the mechanisms involved in what is known as the acid pump, which at the cellular level pumps acid into the stomach -- in some cases leading to gastric ulcers ...

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Over the course of 1 year in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), lower esophageal sphincter electrical stimulation (LES-EST) improved symptoms, lowered esophageal ...

By adding five amino acids at specific locations, and then studying the new structure with a cryo-electron microscope, they fabricated a mutant form of H + /K + ATPase that bound to two potassium ions ...

Heartburn, indigestion, ulcers and other gastric disorders affect 1 in every 20 people, and U.S. patients fork over more money for treatment -- about $13 billion every year for prescription drugs -- ...

Inappropriate levels of gastric acid underlie several widespread pathological conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. Control of the complex mechanism of ...

Acid reflux: The backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Acid reflux generally occurs because the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes and allows harsh stomach juices to flow back up into ...

Nagoya University researchers and colleagues have improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of a key protein that makes the stomach acidic. Their findings, published in the journal Nature ...