Alterations in Th17 and the Respective Cytokine Levels in Helicobacter pylori-Induced Stomach Diseases

摘要

Background: Infections by Helicobacter can cause the stimulation of sophisticated immune response in mucosal immunity. Among the different lymphocytes, Th17 plays an important role in the defense against H. pylori and may cause gastritis and peptic ulcer due to the increased activation of Th17 and cytokine changes.