Open AccessCytotoxin-associated gene-A-positive Helicobacter pylori strains are associated with atherosclerotic stroke (Circulation. — 2002. Jul. — 30. — 106 (5). —P. 580—584: англ.)
Author(s) -
Marina Diomedi,
Mauro Silvestrini
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
nevrologičeskij vestnik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2304-3067
pISSN - 1027-4898
DOI - 10.17816/nb89887
Subject(s) - caga , helicobacter pylori , stroke (engine) , gene , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , bacteria , helicobacter , biology , pathology , genetics , virulence , mechanical engineering , engineering
Italian researchers from the University of Tor Vergata have found that some species of Helicobacter pylori bacteria with cytotoxin-associated gene-A (CagA) are significantly more likely to be found in patients who have suffered from stroke associated with atherosclerotic vascular lesions.