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Multifactorial etiology of gastric cancer.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) - 1 Jan 2012
Zabaleta Jovanny
Abstract excerpt
The prevalence of gastric cancer is associated with several factors including geographical location, diet, and genetic background of the host. However, it is evident that infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is crucial for the development of the disease. Virulence of the bacteria is also important in modulating the risk of the disease. After infection, H. pylori gains access to the gastric mucosa and...
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