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Polymorphisms of two fucosyltransferase genes (Lewis and Secretor genes) involving type I Lewis antigens are associated with the presence of anti-Helicobacter pylori IgG antibody.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Sept 2001
Ikehara Y, Nishihara S, Yasutomi H, Kitamura T, Matsuo K, Shimizu N, Inada K, Kodera Y, Yamamura Y, Narimatsu H, Hamajima N, Tatematsu M
Abstract excerpt
Helicobacter pylori attach to the gastric mucosa with adhesin, which binds to Lewis b (Le(b)) or H type I carbohydrate structures. The Secretor (Se) gene and Lewis (Le) gene are involved in type I Le antigen synthesis. The present study was performed to investigate the possibility that Se and Le gene polymorphisms alter the risk of H. pylori infection. Two hundred thirty-nine participants were genotyped for Se...
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