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TNFalpha and IL-10 gene polymorphisms in inflammatory bowel disease. Association of -1082 AA low producer IL-10 genotype with steroid dependency.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 May 2006
Castro-Santos Patricia, Suarez Ana, López-Rivas Laureano, Mozo Lourdes, Gutierrez Carmen
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: An altered production of cytokines underlies inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) susceptibility. Various polymorphisms at the IL-10 and TNFalpha gene promoters control cytokine production levels. The influence of these polymorphisms on susceptibility to ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) and their association with clinical features were analyzed. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Genetic polymorphisms...
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