The association between chronic inflammation and cancer is now well established. This
association has recently received renewed interest with the recognition that microbial …

Helicobacter pylori are spiral-shaped gram-negative bacteria with polar flagella that live
near the surface of the human gastric mucosa. They have evolved intricate mechanisms to …

In Asia, the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection varies markedly in different
countries. Higher prevalence rates are found in developing Asian countries while lower …

Abstract Background and Aim: Gastric cancer is a major health burden in the Asia–Pacific
region but consensus on prevention strategies has been lacking. We aimed to critically …

Background Zuojinwan (ZJW), a classic herbal formula, has been extensively used to treat
gastric symptoms in clinical practice in China for centuries. However, the pharmacological …

To evaluate the association between gastric cancer susceptibility and inflammation-related
gene polymorphisms, the authors conducted a series of meta-analyses using a predefined …

Background: Polymorphisms of interleukin-1B (IL1B) and its receptor antagonist (IL1RN)
genes have been inconsistently associated with gastric cancer risk. We examined these …

Gastric cancer still is a major concern as the third most common cancer worldwide, despite
declining rates of incidence in many Western countries. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the …

Some studies have reported that proinflammatory polymorphisms in interleukin-1B (IL-1B)
and IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RN) genes are associated with increased gastric cancer …

Chronic inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of most common cancers. The
aetiology of the inflammation is varied and includes microbial, chemical and physical …