Dr. Joel V Weinstock M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
750 Washngton St. #233 Tufts-New England Me Boston MA, 02111About
Joel Weinstock, MD, is recognized worldwide for his extensive research on the study of helminths -- small parasitic worms -- and how they can be used to relieve inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) sympto ...
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The substance P receptor is necessary for a normal granulomatous response in murine schistosomiasis mansoni.
- TCR specificity in infection induced granulomas.
- SSTR2A is the dominant somatostatin receptor subtype expressed by inflammatory cells, is widely expressed and directly regulates T cell IFN-gamma release.
- IL-4 regulates VIP receptor subtype 2 mRNA (VPAC2) expression in T cells in murine schistosomiasis.
- Complications and cost associated with parenteral nutrition delivered to hospitalized patients through either subclavian or peripherally-inserted central catheters.
- Does the failure to acquire helminthic parasites predispose to Crohn's disease?
- The somatostatin immunoregulatory circuit present at sites of chronic inflammation.
- Interleukin 12 and antigen independently induce substance P receptor expression in T cells in murine schistosomiasis mansoni.
- TGF-beta and IL-10 regulation of IFN-gamma produced in Th2-type schistosome granulomas requires IL-12.
- IL-4 inhibits vasoactive intestinal peptide production by macrophages.
- The possible link between de-worming and the emergence of immunological disease.
- Established T(H1) granulomatous responses induced by active Mycobacterium avium infection switch to T(H2) following challenge with Schistosoma mansoni.
- Interleukin-4 receptor alpha chain and STAT6 signaling inhibit gamma interferon but not Th2 cytokine expression within schistosome granulomas.
- T cell substance P receptor governs antigen-elicited IFN-gamma production.
- Rapid development of colitis in NSAID-treated IL-10-deficient mice.
Awards
- 2012 Top Doctor, Boston Magazine
- 1973 Alpha Omega Alpha
- American Assoc, for Advancement Elected Fellow
- 2005 Science
Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Problems (stomach & Intestines) , Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding (hemorrhage) And More
Fellowships
- University Hospital of MI, Fellow:Gastroenterology 1976
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