Article
The genetics and immunopathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease.
Nature reviews. Immunology - 1 Jun 2008
Cho Judy H
Abstract excerpt
Genome-wide association studies efficiently and powerfully assay common genetic variation. The application of these studies to Crohn's disease has provided insight into the immunopathogenesis of this disease, implicating a role for genes of the innate and adaptive immune systems. In this Review, I discuss our current understanding of the genetics and immunopathogenesis of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
