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NOD2/CARD15 mutations and presence of granulomas in pediatric and adult Crohn's disease.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 1 Nov 2004
Shaoul Ron, Karban Amir, Weiss Batia, Reif Shimon, Wasserman Dror, Pacht Avi, Eliakim Rami, Wardi Joram, Shirin Haim, Wine Eitan, Leshinsky-Silver Esther, Levine Arie
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The etiology and mechanism leading to granuloma formation in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) are presently unknown. The first susceptibility gene to be identified as a risk factor for CD is the NOD2/CARD15 gene on Chromosome 16. Mutations in NOD2 could affect the intracellular response to bacterial products and may eventually lead to granuloma formation. The association between NOD2 and granulomas...
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