Regulation of Pro-Inflammatory Phenotypes by Carcinogenic and Non-Carcinogenic Helicobacter pylori strains
In order to quantify H. pylori virulence, the concentration of IL-8 secreted by AGS gastric epithelial cells co-culture with H. pylori strains, isolated from patients with gastritis or gastric adenocarcinoma was measured and compared.
Posted by Greta Clinton-Selin on Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 in May 2016, gastric cancer, gastritis, Helicobacter pylori, Interleukin-8
Identification of Novel Helicobacter pylori Adhesins that Bind the Host Cell Receptor Decay-Accelerating Factor (DAF)
H. pylori adherence is critical for gastric cancer development, and this study has identifi ed novel adhesins responsible for DAF-mediated adherence.
Posted by Printess Berry on Thursday, August 27th, 2015 in May 2012, Decay-accelerating factor, gastric cancer, H. pylori