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A functional polymorphism in the interleukin-1 receptor-1 gene is associated with increased risk of Helicobacter pylori infection but not with gastric cancer.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Sept 2004
Hartland Steve, Newton Julia L, Griffin S Michael, Donaldson Pete T
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The proinflammatory cytokine interleukin-1 has been implicated in host susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori-associated disease. Recent studies suggest that this susceptibility may be under genetic control. It remains to be determined whether the relationship between IL-1 gene polymorphism and gastrointestinal disease in patients with H. pylori infection is due to the role of IL-1 in determining susceptibility to...
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