Lack of association between gene polymorphisms of <it>Angiotensin converting enzyme</it>, <it>Nod-like receptor 1</it>, <it>Toll-like receptor 4, FAS/FASL </it>and the presence of <it>Helicobacter pylori</it>-induced premalignant gastric lesions and gastric cancer in Caucasians

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several polymorphisms of genes involved in the immunological recognition of <it>Helicobacter pylori </it>and regulating apoptosis and proliferation have been linked to gastric carcinogenesis, however reported data are par...

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Main Authors: Kupcinskas Juozas, Wex Thomas, Bornschein Jan, Selgrad Michael, Leja Marcis, Juozaityte Elona, Kiudelis Gediminas, Jonaitis Laimas, Malfertheiner Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/112