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Gastric Cancer
Helicobacter pylori inhibits intercellular communication of cultured gastric cells
November 5th, 2007
The formation of a cancer is proven to be a multi-stage, multi-mechanism process by animal and human studies. As a definite carcinogen, the role of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) in the formation of gastric cancer has been unclear. An article to be published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology reveals a new mechanism explaining the promotional effect of H pylori on gastric cancer. Gap junctions are fundamental structures necessary for cell differentiation, tissular physiology and normal functions of the organs of the body. The loss of functional gap junctions has been described in cancer cells and led to the hypothesis that such type of intercellular communication...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-11-05)
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