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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2014; 20(14): 3927-3937
Published online Apr 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i14.3927
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Figure 1 Genetic and epigenetic alterations in gastric carcinogenesis. The model for gastric carcinogenesis is presented based on genetic and epigenetic alterations. Methylation of the genes in blue appears to be involved in an epigenetic field defect. H. pylori: Helicobacter pylori; MSI: Microsatellite instability; EBV: Epstein-Barr virus; CIMP: CpG island methylator phenotype.