Mehmet Demırci

Association of Gastric Microbiota with Gastric Cancer in Patients Infected with Helicobacter pylori

Background: The association between Helicobacter pylori and the resident gastric microbiota plays a critical role in gastric carcinogenesis; however, the specific microbial alterations accompanying the transition from chronic inflammation to malignancy remain to be fully elucidat...

Do Free-Living Amoebae Serve as a Shelter for Helicobacter pylori in Istanbul’s Water Treatment Plants?

Understanding microbial survival mechanisms in aquatic environments is essential for public health. This study investigates the potential role of free-living amoebae (FLA) as environmental shelters for Helicobacter pylori in Istanbul’s potable and wastewater treatment plants. Sam...