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Are Genetic Influences on Peptic Ulcer Dependent or Independent of Genetic Influences for Helicobacter pylori Infection?
10 Jan 2000
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BACKGROUND: Genetic factors play a role or roles in the etiology of peptic ulcer disease and the acquisition of Helicobacter pylori infection. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relative importance of genetic and environmental influences as well as the importance of H. pylori on peptic ulcer disease. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study on monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins, reared apart or together. PARTICIPANTS: Twins...
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