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Helicobacter pylori Strains and Gastric MALT Lymphoma.

Authors :
Floch P
Mégraud F
Lehours P
Source :
Toxins [Toxins (Basel)] 2017 Apr 08; Vol. 9 (4). Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Apr 08.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

This article summarizes the main findings concerning Helicobacter pylori associated with gastric MALT lymphoma (GML). Considered together, GML strains based on their virulence factor profile appear to be less virulent than those associated with peptic ulcers or gastric adenocarcinoma. A particular Lewis antigen profile has been identified in GML strains and could represent an alternative adaptive mechanism to escape the host immune response thereby allowing continuous antigenic stimulation of infiltrating lymphocytes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2072-6651
Volume :
9
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Toxins
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28397767
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins9040132