The presence of H. pylori in human pancreatic cells has been associated with higher levels of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB), activator protein (AP) 1, interleukin (IL) 8, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and serum response elements, all factors associated with tumor induction [53]. The gene discussed is VEGFA; the disease is neoplasm.