Cancers, Vol. 13, Pages 852: Weakly Acidic Bile Is a Risk Factor for Hypopharyngeal Carcinogenesis Evidenced by DNA Damage, Antiapoptotic Function, and Premalignant Dysplastic Lesions In Vivo
Conclusion: Weakly acidic pH increases the risk of bile-related hypopharyngeal neoplasia. The oncogenic properties of biliary esophageal reflux on the epithelium of the upper aerodigestive tract may not be fully modified when antacid therapy is applied. We believe that due to bile content, alternative therapeutic strategies using specific inhibitors of relevant molecular pathways or receptors may be considered in patients with refractory GERD.
Source: Cancers - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Clarence T. Sasaki Sotirios G. Doukas Panagiotis G. Doukas Dimitra P. Vageli Tags: Article Source Type: research
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