Cytotoxicity-Associated gene (CagA) Producing Helicobacter pylori Increased Risk of Developing Colorectal Carcinoma in Iraqi Patients.

• Main Authors: Wasan Abdulilah Bakir (Author), Noor Hashim Ismail (Author), Ayser Hameed Latif (Author), Dina Wael Abd (Author), Zena Zaki Saied (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: College of Pharmacy / Mustansiriyah University, 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Infection with Helicobacter pylori, particularly with strains positive for cytotoxicity- associated gene (CagA) gene, increases the risk of gastric adenocarcinoma and it may be associated with carcinogenesis in extra gastric target organ. The aim of this study to explore the possible association bet...