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NOD2/CARD15 gene variants are linked to failure of antibiotic treatment in perianal fistulating Crohn's disease.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 May 2008
Angelberger Sieglinde, Reinisch Walter, Dejaco Clemens, Miehsler Wolfgang, Waldhoer Thomas, Wehkamp Jan, Lichtenberger Cornelia, Schaeffeler Elke, Vogelsang Harald, Schwab Matthias, Teml Alexander
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The Crohn's disease (CD) susceptibility gene, nucleotide-binding oligomerizetion domain 2 (NOD2)/caspase recruitment domain 15 (CARD15), is linked to the innate immune response associated with altered epithelial bacterial defense. Its relevance in antibiotic therapy of perianal fistulating CD remains elusive. The aim of the study was to explore systematically the association between NOD2/CARD15...
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