A major step toward a more targeted treatment for auto-immune diseases? Jan 28, 2008
In addition, they hope to be able to apply this knowledge to the typical immunoreactions toward organ transplants or the treatment of cancer that is caused by genetic defects in MALT1, such as MALT lymphoma. Joining forces. (EurekAlert!)
Diets high in salt may increase stomach ulcers May 26, 2007
Medical Research News. Published: Thursday, 24-May-2007. (News-Medical.net)
Salt Increases Ulcer-bug Virulence May 25, 2007
Scientists have identified yet another risk from a high-salt diet. High concentrations of salt in the stomach appear to induce gene activity in the ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori, making it more virulent and increasing the likelihood of an infected person developing a severe gastric disease. (Science Daily)
Salt reduction may cut stomach ulcer risk May 24, 2007
Breaking News on Food age Development - Europe. News Headlines Science Nutrition. (FoodNavigator.com)
High salt diet linked to ulcers May 23, 2007
Washington, May 23 (ANI): Scientists have revealed that high concentrations of salt in the stomach appear to induce gene activity in the ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori, making it more virulent and increasing the likelihood of an infected person developing a severe gastric disease. H. pylori is a spiral-shaped bacterium that can live in the acidic environment of the stomach and duodenum which is the section of intestine below the stomach. (South Asian Women's Forum)
