Targeting approaches for H.pylori infection
Abstract: The ubiquitous bacterial disease known as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is linked to a number of gastrointestinal conditions, such as gastritis and peptic ulcers. This presentation addresses the difficulties caused by antibiotic resistance while giving a summary of current targeted strategies for H. pylori treatment. H. pylori eradication relies heavily on traditional antibiotic therapy like amoxicillin and clarithromycin, but increasing resistance rates need further research into other tactics. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and bismuth-containing regimens combined in novel ways have shown improved effectiveness and decreased recurrence risks. Probiotics and prebiotics, which alter the gut microbiota to make it less conducive to H. pylori growth, are becoming more and more popular as adjuvant treatments in addition to conventional antibiotics. Moreover, phytotherapeutics show encouraging anti-H. pylori action, especially polyphenols derived from plants like cranberries and green tea. Vaccination tactics are difficult, but they may help eliminate microorganisms or stop an illness from happening in the first place. This field of study investigates a variety of vaccination candidates and delivery systems. Derivatives of nitroimidazole are a unique family of drugs that have activity against H. pylori, possibly providing an alternative to existing antibiotics and overcoming resistance. Medication delivery methods based on nanoparticles are becoming more and more popular because of their capacity to increase medication bioavailability and stability. These technologies could be a game-changer in reducing the adverse effects of antibiotics without sacrificing their intended effectiveness against H. pylori. To sum up, this abstract highlights the need for an allencompassing and dynamic strategy for attacking H. pylori, combining conventional antibiotics with cutting-edge tactics to tackle the many problems caused by bacterial resistance and enhance treatment results.
Authors
- Nakul Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1895-1448)
- Sanjar Alam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2242-5707)
- Bhakti Sudha Pandey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1748-2743)
- Ayush Mishra
Institutions
- Hindu College of Pharmacy (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2174/0126662906385775251203063543
- Primary Topic
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00