Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2014;(7):442-444

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1008-7125.2014.07.011

MUC1 Mucin and Helicobacter pylori

Xiaoqiang CUI ; Aihua GUO ; Yuqiang GAO ; Shuhui ZHAN

Keywords

Mucin-1; Helicobacterpylori; Mechanism

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Mucin as an important member in gastrointestinal mucus layer has become the focus of research. Many studies suggested that MUC1 mucin is involved in the mechanism of Helicobacter pylori( Hp)infection. It is important to understand the relationship between MUC1 mucin and Hp for preventing Hp infection and gastric cancer. This article reviewed the relationship between MUC1 mucin and Hp.