The tissue culture and autoradiography techniques were used to study the effect of infiltration by inflammatory cells and of HP infection on the synthesis of glycoproteins by the gastric antrum. The results showed that in active phase of gastritis, the synthesis of glycoprotein was increased but no correlation between HP infection and synthesis of glycoprotein was noted. The mechanism of increased synthesis in chronic gastritis was discussed. It is suggested that the inflammatory cells and media released by them may play important role.