Helicobacter pylori Induces Increased Expression of the Vitamin D Receptor in Immune Responses

ConclusionsThe expression of VDR and CAMP in the gastric epithelium is up‐regulated in the case of H. pylori infection; thus, VDR plays an important role in gastric mucosa homeostasis and host protection from H. pylori infection.

Source: Helicobacter - November 5, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lihua Guo, Wenguo Chen, Huatuo Zhu, Yu Chen, Xingyong Wan, Ningmin Yang, Shuhua Xu, Chaohui Yu, Lihua Chen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research