Dr. Vincent W Yang M.D., PH.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1365 Clifton Rd Ne Suite B1266 Atlanta GA, 30322Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Vincent Yang is a gastroenterologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Yang specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Yang performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1984
Rutgers 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Inhibition of cell transformation by sulindac sulfide is confined to specific oncogenic pathways.
- The zinc-finger transcription factor Klf4 is required for terminal
- Opposing effects of Krüppel-like factor 4 (gut-enriched Krüppel-like factor) and Krüppel-like factor 5 (intestinal-enriched Krüppel-like factor) on the promoter of the Krüppel-like factor 4 gene.
- APC as a checkpoint gene: the beginning or the end?
- Kruppel-like factor 4 mediates p53-dependent G1/S cell cycle arrest in response to DNA damage.
- Transcriptional profiling of Krüppel-like factor 4 reveals a function in cell cycle regulation and epithelial differentiation.
- Overexpression of Krüppel-like factor 4 in the human colon cancer cell line RKO leads to reduced tumorigenecity.
- Requirement of Krüppel-like factor 4 in preventing entry into mitosis following DNA damage.
- Kruppel-like factors regulate the Lama1 gene encoding the laminin alpha1 chain.
- Identification of Krüppel-like factor 4 as a potential tumor suppressor gene in colorectal cancer.
- Prostanoids, ornithine decarboxylase, and polyamines in primary chemoprevention of familial adenomatous polyposis.
- Krüppel-like factor 5 mediates the transforming activity of oncogenic H-Ras.
- Wnt11 signaling promotes proliferation, transformation, and migration of IEC6 intestinal epithelial cells.
- Genetics of colorectal cancer.
- All-trans retinoic acid inhibits proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells by inhibiting expression of the gene encoding Kruppel-like factor 5.
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
Dr. Vincent W Yang M.D., PH.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1365 Clifton Rd Ne Ste B1266 The Emory Clinic - Gastroenterology
1365 Clifton Rd Ne Suite B1266 -Atlanta, GA 30322Get Direction
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