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: Sirikan Yamada, Takeshi Matsuhisa, Luksana Makonkawkeyoon, Suparp Chaidatch, Shunji Kato, Norio Matsukura
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=33947585198&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/61791
• 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...