Astaxanthin Inhibits Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Interleukin-8 Expression in Helicobacter pylori-Infected Gastric Epithelial Cells

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection leads to gastric inflammation, peptic ulcer and gastric carcinoma. H. pylori activates NADPH oxidase and increases reactive oxygen species (ROS), which induce NF-κB activation and IL-8 expression in gastric epithelial cells. Dysfunctional mitochond...

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Main Authors: Suhn Hyung Kim, Joo Weon Lim, Hyeyoung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1320