Article
Genetic polymorphism of interleukin-8 (IL-8) is associated with Helicobacter pylori-induced duodenal ulcer.
European cytokine network - 1 Jan 2000
Gyulai Zsofia, Klausz Gergely, Tiszai Andrea, Lénárt Zsuzsanna, Kása Izabella Tóth, Lonovics János, Mándi Yvette
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Helicobacter pylori infection almost invariably causes chronic gastritis, but only a proportion of the infected subjects develop peptic ulcers. The local inflammation associated with H. pylori infection is characterized by an increased production of the proinflammatory cytokines IL-1-B, IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-alpha. Since such cytokine production is often determined by the genetic polymorphism of...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
