Helicobacter pylori infection in combination with the serum pepsinogen I/ II ratio and interleukin-1β-511 polymorphisms are independent risk factors for gastric cancer in Thais

• Main Authors: Yamada S., Matsuhisa T., Makonkawkeyoon L., Chaidatch S., Kato S., Matsukura N.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33947585198&partnerID=40&md5=a369da8b9f8e998953b4f8c4a24fda06; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/1984
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Thailand has the lowest incidence of gastric cancer in the world. Helicobacter pylori infection, a low serum pepsinogen I/II ratio, and interleukin (IL)-1β-511 polymorphisms are suspected to be risk factors for gastric cancer. Methods: A total of 167 Thais, comprising 56 cancer patients...