Alexander Zaika

  • Vanderbilt University

    Acid reflux cancer link

    Blocking acid reflux-induced production of reactive oxygen compounds may be a useful strategy for preventing DNA damage and decreasing the risk of esophageal cancer. Read More

    Sep 14, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Stomach bug alters tumor suppressor

    The stomach bug Helicobacter pylori increases forms of a protein that promote tumor development, perhaps explaining how it elevates risk for gastric cancer. Read More

    Oct 23, 2012

  • Vanderbilt University

    Protein repairs esophageal DNA damage

    A protein involved in repairing DNA damage associated with gastric reflux may play a tumor suppressor role in the esophagus and could represent a target for therapies to combat esophageal cancer. Read More

    Jan 25, 2012