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<i>Helicobacter pylori</i> babA2, cagA, and s1 vacA genes work synergistically in causing intestinal metaplasia
27 Mar 2003
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AIMS: To determine any associations between the Helicobacter pylori genes babA2, oipA, cagA and the s and m alleles of vacA. In addition, to verify whether these genes work synergistically or independently in causing gastritis, peptic ulcer, and intestinal metaplasia. METHODS: One hundred and sixty seven H pylori positive patients were studied (52 antral gastritis, 41 diffuse gastritis, 41 peptic ulcer, and 33...
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