Colonization of the stomach by H. pylori can result in chronic gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining, at the site of infection. Helicobacter cysteine-rich proteins (Hcp), particularly HcpA (hp0211), are known to trigger an immune response, causing inflammation.
imbues; imbued; imbuing. Learner's definition of IMBUE. [+ object] : to cause (someone or something) to be deeply affected by a feeling or to have a certain quality. A feeling of optimism imbues her works. His war experiences imbued in him [=caused him to feel] a strong sense of patriotism.
humbug. 1  something intended to delude or deceive. 2  the quality of falseness or deception. 3  a person who is not what he or she claims or pretends to be; impostor. 4  something devoid of sense or meaning; nonsense: a humbug of technical jargon. 5  British. a variety of hard mint candy. 6  to impose upon by humbug or false pretense; delude; deceive.