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The interferon gamma gene in celiac disease: augmented expression correlates with tissue damage but no evidence for genetic susceptibility.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 Sept 2004
Wapenaar Martin C, van Belzen Martine J, Fransen Justin H, Sarasqueta Aranzazu Fariña, Houwen Roderick H J, Meijer Jos W R, Mulder Chris J J, Wijmenga Cisca
Abstract excerpt
Celiac disease (CD) is a complex genetic disorder characterized by gluten intolerance. The Th1 immune response, with a key position for interferon gamma (IFN-gamma), is an important determinant of intestinal remodeling in CD. We aimed at further ascertaining the role of IFN-gamma, either as a gen...
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