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The association between tumour necrosis factor-alpha gene polymorphism and the susceptibility to rugal hyperplastic gastritis and gastric carcinoma.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jul 2004
Ohyama Itaru, Ohmiya Naoki, Niwa Yasumasa, Shirai Kennosuke, Taguchi Ayumu, Itoh Akihiro, Hirooka Yoshiki, Wakai Kenji, Hamajima Nobuyuki, Mori Naoyoshi, Goto Hidemi
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Some subjects infected by Helicobacter pylori have enlarged folds in the gastric body, the precise mechanism of which remains obscure. The aim of this study was to clarify the association of tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNFA) gene polymorphism with susceptibility to hyper-rugosity. We also examined the association of TNFA polymorphism with gastric carcinoma. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Four hundred and...
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