Mucoprotectants

The gastric mucosa is constantly exposed to gastric acid and pepsin. Moreover, various factors, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Helicobacter pylori infection, ethanol, stress, and aging, can damage the gastrointestinal mucosa. Nevertheless, even under these harsh conditions, the gastri...

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Main Author: Sung Eun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Yong Chan Lee 2022-06-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
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Online Access:http://www.helicojournal.org/upload/pdf/kjhugr-2021-0063.pdf