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Combined polymorphisms in genes encoding the inflammasome components NALP3 and CARD8 confer susceptibility to Crohn's disease in Swedish men.
The American journal of gastroenterology - 1 May 2009
Schoultz Ida, Verma Deepti, Halfvarsson Jonas, Törkvist Leif, Fredrikson Mats, Sjöqvist Urban, Lördal Mikael, Tysk Curt, Lerm Maria, Söderkvist Peter, Söderholm Johan D
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Crohn's disease (CD) is characterized by overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines like interleukin (IL)-1beta. Production of mature IL-1beta is dependent on a caspase-1-activating protein complex called the NALP3 inflammasome, composed of NALP3, ASC, and CARD8. NALP3 shares structural similarities with Nod2, and both of these proteins are required for bacteria-induced IL-1beta secretion. The...
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