diyhealth.com

Gastritis Research

Gastritis: Research


Top Research

1. Vaccine for H. pylori and Norovirus

Dr. Moss from Rhode Island Hospital has recently developed a multi-epitope vaccine against H. pylori, one of the causative organisms of gastritis. He employed a gene-to-vaccine approach to develop the vaccine to collate multiple epitopes which can trigger a broad immune response in the patient. The vaccine can be administered intra-anally as per clinical trials on animals. Dr. Moss considers this to be a preliminary result to develop epitope-based mucosal vaccines. It is still under clinical trial and is yet to be studied on humans. The Baylor College of Medicine, along with other institutions, has demonstrated a vaccine against norovirus which causes acute gastritis.

2. Wireless capsule endoscopy

Dr. Gabor Kosa from Tel Aviv Universityโ€™s (TAU) School of Mechanical Engineering along with his students has devised an innovative way to detect gastritis. This equipment, unlike the traditional endoscope, has no attachment such as a tube and camera. It is based on magnetic resonance imaging of the intestine. The capsules are attached with fine tails of copper and a flexible polymer, which allow it to swim freely according to the magnetic current. This less invasive endoscope gives an accurate picture of the internal functioning making it a great diagnostic tool.

3. Stem cell treatment

Stem cells are known to be pluripotent and can be differentiated into any cell type. Gastritis, while being treated and even post treatment, has remnants of the inflammation on the mucosal lining. These damaged cells can be rejuvenated or replaced with stem cells which help to recover the normal flora of the intestine. Stem cell treatment for gastritis is, however, in its preliminary stage of research and still has a long way to go.

Today's Top Articles:

Scroll to Top