Pleiotropic cytotoxicity of VacA toxin in host cells and its impact on immunotherapy

Introduction: In the recent decades, a number of studies have highlighted the importance of Helicobacter pylori in the initiation and development of peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. Some potential virulence factors (e.g., urease, CagA, VacA, BabA) are exploited by this microorganism, facilitating it...

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Main Authors: Farnaz Fahimi, Mohammad Reza Tohidkia, Mehdi Fouladi, Reza Aghabeygi, Naser Samadi, Yadollah Omidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2017-02-01
Series:BioImpacts
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Online Access:http://bi.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/bi-7-59.pdf