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Increased intestinal permeability and NOD2 variants in familial and sporadic Crohn's disease.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 15 May 2006
D'Incà R, Annese V, di Leo V, Latiano A, Quaino V, Abazia C, Vettorato M G, Sturniolo G C
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BACKGROUND: Abnormal barrier function may be genetically determined in Crohn's disease. AIM: To examine the role of abnormal intestinal permeability in genetic predisposition in multiplex vs. sporadic Crohn's disease families. METHODS: Intestinal permeability was measured in patients, relatives and partners by means of lactulose/mannitol test. Healthy subjects from the hospital staff served as controls. CARD15...
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