Resumen

MEDINA, Judith et al. Gastric cancer in an area of high potential for beekiping culture and its application in the prevention of premalignat and malignat gastric lesion. Gen [online]. 2013, vol.67, n.3, pp.170-174. ISSN 0016-3503.

Gastric Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Táchira State - Venezuela with a high mortality rate especially in the Andean States. Efforts at early gastric cancer detection based on radiological and endoscopic studies have failed to cover all the population. The identification of premalignant gastric lesion and gastric cancer associated with Helicobacter Pylori infection have led to the development of epidemiological primary prevention projects that led to influence on dietary and life style factors Helicobacter Pylori eradication using conventional therapy has been controversial results in differents latitudes with the same therapeutics regimens. The antimicrobial activity of different types of propolis against Helicobacter Pylori has been evaluated, the main responsibility are flavonoids,pinocembrin, galactin and chrysin. The high prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in the village of Potrero de las Casas, Táchira Venezuela together with the potential of the area in the bee culture induce to think about to promote intervention studies with bee products that are accessible and low cost.

Palabras clave : Gastric Cancer; Helicobacter Pylori; Propolis; Bee; Beekeeping.

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