The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Lesion Type and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Laryngeal Tumors

Background: Helicobacter pylori and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) play a significant part in the pathophysiological processes and expression of carcinogenesis, particularly in laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LSCC). Objective: Explore the link between the H. pylori bacterium, MMP-9 express...

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Main Authors: Wasan Abdul-elah Bakir, Refif Sabih Al-Shawk, Mais Ibrahim Alsikafi, Shaimaa Rahem Al-Salihy
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Published: College of medicine/ University of Diyala 2025-04-01
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author Wasan Abdul-elah Bakir
Refif Sabih Al-Shawk
Mais Ibrahim Alsikafi
Shaimaa Rahem Al-Salihy
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Refif Sabih Al-Shawk
Mais Ibrahim Alsikafi
Shaimaa Rahem Al-Salihy
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description Background: Helicobacter pylori and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) play a significant part in the pathophysiological processes and expression of carcinogenesis, particularly in laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LSCC). Objective: Explore the link between the H. pylori bacterium, MMP-9 expression, and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma development by examining the role of chronic inflammation and extracellular matrix remodeling in laryngeal carcinogenesis. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 118 tissue samples, including 58 malignant LSCC and 60 benign laryngeal polyps (BLP). Histopathological and immunohistochemical methods were used to assess the interplay of H. pylori, MMP-9, and smoking status in laryngeal tumors. Results: The prevalence of H. pylori was significantly higher in malignant lesions (63.79%) as compared to benign lesions (51.66%) (p=0.1). A significant correlation was found in patients with benign lesions between the level of MMP-9 and smoking and H. pylori status (r = 0.46, p = 0.001), and (r = 0.5, p = 0.001), respectively. While in patients with malignant lesions, the correlation test revealed a significant negative correlation between the level of MMP-9 and smoking status (r = -0.41, p 0.001), while H. pylori is a highest positively correlated with MMP-9 expression (r = 0.5, p = 0.001). The logistic regression analysis revealed that H. pylori infection could significantly predict high MMP-9 expression (OR =3.08, 95% CI: 1.15-8.28, p = 0.02). Conclusion: These findings highlight the crucial role of H. pylori infection and smoking in tumor progression through MMP-9-mediated extracellular matrix remodeling, inflammation, and immune modulation. Suggesting the potential impact of targeting H. pylori infection and MMP-9 activity for managing carcinogenesis. Keywords: Helicobacter pylori, MMP-9, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, Benign laryngeal polyps.  
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spelling doaj-art-4cce440ce2ef40daa4207e58a3f715772025-08-20T03:48:31ZengCollege of medicine/ University of DiyalaDiyala Journal of Medicine2219-97642617-89822025-04-0128110.26505/djm.v28i1.1250The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Lesion Type and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Laryngeal TumorsWasan Abdul-elah Bakir0Refif Sabih Al-Shawk1Mais Ibrahim Alsikafi2Shaimaa Rahem Al-Salihy3Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Diyala, Diyala, Iraq. Background: Helicobacter pylori and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) play a significant part in the pathophysiological processes and expression of carcinogenesis, particularly in laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LSCC). Objective: Explore the link between the H. pylori bacterium, MMP-9 expression, and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma development by examining the role of chronic inflammation and extracellular matrix remodeling in laryngeal carcinogenesis. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 118 tissue samples, including 58 malignant LSCC and 60 benign laryngeal polyps (BLP). Histopathological and immunohistochemical methods were used to assess the interplay of H. pylori, MMP-9, and smoking status in laryngeal tumors. Results: The prevalence of H. pylori was significantly higher in malignant lesions (63.79%) as compared to benign lesions (51.66%) (p=0.1). A significant correlation was found in patients with benign lesions between the level of MMP-9 and smoking and H. pylori status (r = 0.46, p = 0.001), and (r = 0.5, p = 0.001), respectively. While in patients with malignant lesions, the correlation test revealed a significant negative correlation between the level of MMP-9 and smoking status (r = -0.41, p 0.001), while H. pylori is a highest positively correlated with MMP-9 expression (r = 0.5, p = 0.001). The logistic regression analysis revealed that H. pylori infection could significantly predict high MMP-9 expression (OR =3.08, 95% CI: 1.15-8.28, p = 0.02). Conclusion: These findings highlight the crucial role of H. pylori infection and smoking in tumor progression through MMP-9-mediated extracellular matrix remodeling, inflammation, and immune modulation. Suggesting the potential impact of targeting H. pylori infection and MMP-9 activity for managing carcinogenesis. Keywords: Helicobacter pylori, MMP-9, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, Benign laryngeal polyps.   https://djm.uodiyala.edu.iq/index.php/djm/article/view/1250Helicobacter pyloriMMP-9laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinomabenign laryngeal polyps
spellingShingle Wasan Abdul-elah Bakir
Refif Sabih Al-Shawk
Mais Ibrahim Alsikafi
Shaimaa Rahem Al-Salihy
The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Lesion Type and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Laryngeal Tumors
Diyala Journal of Medicine
Helicobacter pylori
MMP-9
laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
benign laryngeal polyps
title The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Lesion Type and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Laryngeal Tumors
title_full The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Lesion Type and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Laryngeal Tumors
title_fullStr The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Lesion Type and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Laryngeal Tumors
title_full_unstemmed The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Lesion Type and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Laryngeal Tumors
title_short The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Lesion Type and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Laryngeal Tumors
title_sort impact of helicobacter pylori on lesion type and matrix metalloproteinase 9 expression in laryngeal tumors
topic Helicobacter pylori
MMP-9
laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
benign laryngeal polyps
url https://djm.uodiyala.edu.iq/index.php/djm/article/view/1250
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