title: Possible pathogenetic pathways of Campylobacter pylori in gastro-duodenal disease.
abstract: The exact pathogenic mechanisms involved in Campylobacter pylori associated gastro-duodenal inflammation are unclear. C. pylori adheres to gastric type epithelium and colonisation is associated with a number of ultrastructural abnormalities. Other factors thought important include the marked bacterial urease activity, enzymatic degradation of the mucous layer and possible toxins. The induced inflammatory reaction will also contribute to tissue damage and a breakdown of normal defense mechanisms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Rathbone
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Wyatt
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Heatley
mesh_terms: D000917:Antibody Formation; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000276:immunology; D001422:Bacterial Adhesion; D002167:Campylobacter / Q000276:immunology; D002169:Campylobacter Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D004382:Duodenitis / Q000209:etiology; D005756:Gastritis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D001323:Autoantibodies