Obesity Is a Risk Factor Associated with < em > H. pylori < /em > -negative MALT Lymphoma of Stomach

CONCLUSION: Obesity leads to a baseline state of chronic inflammation and increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines that can stimulate the lymphocytes, leading to lymphomatous proliferation. Our study suggests a potential correlation between obesity and the risk of development of primary gastric MALT lymphoma.PMID:34686502

Source: Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science - October 23, 2021 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Brenda Mai Michaelangelo Friscia Shaimaa Elzamly Jaiyeola Thomas-Ogunniyi Amer Wahed Andy Nguyen Zhihong Hu Zhenjian Cai Lei Chen Source Type: research