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Role of Helicobacter pylori infection in gastric cancer pathogenesis: A chance for prevention

  • Peter Malfertheiner*
  • , Jan Bornschein
  • , Michael Selgrad
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

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Abstract

Gastric cancer in the absence of strategies implemented for early detection continues to have a dismal prognosis. There are limited options for a curative therapy once patients present with clinical manifestations of this malignant disease. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection plays a key role in gastric carcinogenesis, supported by epidemiological, preclinical and clinical studies. The recognition of H. pylori infection as a critical risk factor in the development of gastric cancer opens the chance for new venues in prevention strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2-11
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Digestive Diseases
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2010
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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