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A functional variant in the CD209 promoter is associated with DQ2-negative celiac disease in the Spanish population.
World journal of gastroenterology - 21 Jul 2006
Núñez C, Rueda B, Martínez A, Maluenda C, Polanco I, López-Nevot M-A, Ortega E, Sierra E, Gómez de la Concha E, Urcelay E, Martín J
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AIM: To address the role of CD209 in celiac disease (CD) patients. Non-human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genetic factors in CD predisposition are poorly understood, and environmental factors like infectious pathogens may play a role. CD209 is a dendritic and macrophage surface molecule involved in pa...
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