Chronic infections of the stomach and their fatal consequences

Research report (imported) 2017 - Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology

Authors
Meyer, Thomas F.
Departments
Molekulare Biologie
Summary
New findings from the institute provide detailed insight into the molecular and cellular mechanisms through which the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori induces chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa and how this could promote the development of cancer. The human mucosa is equipped with efficient sensors in combination with defense mechanisms for detecting and, if necessary, eliminating the pathogenic bacteria. In the case of H. pylori, however, this pathogen is detected but the subsequent induction of a protective response is effectively blocked.

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