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TNF promoter polymorphisms and modulation of growth retardation and disease severity in pediatric Crohn's disease.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 Jul 2005
Levine Arie, Shamir Raanan, Wine Eytan, Weiss Batya, Karban Amir, Shaoul Ron R, Reif Shimon S, Yakir Benjamin, Friedlander Marcello, Kaniel Yael, Leshinsky-Silver Esther
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Delayed growth is common in pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). Multiple factors have been shown to affect growth in this situation, the most prominent being the presence and severity of inflammation and inadequate nutritional intake. Inflammation, anorexia, and weight loss are all manifestations of circulating TNF-alpha, which is elevated in CD. The ability to secrete TNF-alpha may be affected by...
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