Apoptosis and proliferation in gastric epithelium due to Helicobacter pylori: An immunohistochemical and ultrastructural study

KARABAY G., Nacar A., CAN F., DEMIRBILEK M., BACANLI D., TAKE G., ...More

ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA, vol.69, no.2, pp.191-196, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: ACTA GASTRO-ENTEROLOGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.191-196
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The effect of H. pylori infection on gastric epithelial cell apoptosis and proliferation is contradictory. Using immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy, this study sought to demonstrate gastric epithelial changes (ie, apoptosis and proliferation) due to chronic H. pylori infection.