1. Insights into the molecular mechanisms of H. pylori -associated B-cell lymphoma.
- Author
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Malik K and Kodgire P
- Subjects
- Humans, Animals, Tumor Microenvironment, Helicobacter Infections microbiology, Helicobacter Infections complications, Helicobacter pylori genetics, Helicobacter pylori pathogenicity, Lymphoma, B-Cell microbiology
- Abstract
Cancer research has extensively explored various factors contributing to cancer development, including chemicals, drugs, smoking, and obesity. However, the role of bacterial infections in cancer induction remains underexplored. In particular, the mechanisms underlying H. pylori -induced B-cell lymphoma, a potential consequence of bacterial infection, have received little attention. In recent years, there has been speculation about contagious agents causing persistent inflammation and encouraging B-lymphocyte transition along with lymphomagenesis. MALT lymphoma associated with chronic H. pylori infection, apart from two other central associated lymphomas - Burkitt's Lymphoma and DLBCL, is well studied. Owing to the increasing colonization of H. pylori in the host gut and its possible action in the development of B-cell lymphoma, this review aims to summarize the existing reports on different B-cell lymphomas' probable association with H. pylori infections; also emphasizing the function of the organism in lymphomagenesis; including its interaction with the host, pathogen and host-specific factors, and tumor microenvironment.
- Published
- 2024
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