Juan C Andreu-Ballester, Carmen Cuéllar, Javier Colmena-Zaragoza, Lorena Galindo-Regal, Carolina Hurtado-Marcos, Juan González-Fernández, Zutoia Balciscueta, Carlos García-Ballesteros, Francisca López-Chuliá, Ana I Jiménez, Antonio Llombart-Cussac
Many pathogens are related to carcinogenesis. Chronic inflammation, as a result of persistent infection, leads to DNA damage, higher expression of oncogenes, decreased apoptosis and immunosuppression, which are some of the reasons for cancer induction. Among parasites, Schistosoma, Opistorchis and Clonorchis are recognised as infectious agents which contribute to cancer. A relationship between Anisakis and cancer was hypothesised because cellular responses to Anisakis products could result in inflammation and DNA damage...
April 25, 2024: Parasitology Research