Difference in DNA methylation levels of gastric c-myc, p16, and hMLH1among traditional Chinese medical syndromes for chronic atrophic gastritis

ConclusionsThe methylation rates of c-myc and p16 genes, but not hMLH1 gene, were correlated with different TCM syndromes. High attention should be paid to liver–stomach disharmony, deficiency of qi and blood, and deficiency of cold in spleen and stomach. Regular follow-up with endoscopy and gastric mucosal pathology examination is required for early treatment and prevention of gastric cancer.
Source: European Journal of Integrative Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research