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Multidrug resistance 1 gene in inflammatory bowel disease: a meta-analysis.
World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Jun 2006
Annese V, Valvano M-R, Palmieri O, Latiano A, Bossa F, Andriulli A
Abstract excerpt
The MDR1 gene is an attractive candidate gene for the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and perhaps response to therapy, with evidences at both functional and genetic levels. Its product, the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) functions as a transmembrane efflux pump thus influencing disposition and response of many drugs, some of whom (i.e. glucocorticoids) central to IBD therapy. In addition P-gp is highly...
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