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Association between genotypes and phenotypes in coeliac disease.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Aug 2009
Gudjónsdóttir Audur H, Nilsson Staffan, Naluai Asa Torinsson, Ek Johan, Amundsen Silja S, Wahlström Jan, Ascher Henry
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Coeliac disease (CD) is a genetically driven immunological intolerance to dietary gluten with a wide range of clinical presentations. The aim of this study was to investigate the heritability of the phenotype in CD and the influence on the phenotype of different genes associated with the disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS: One hundred and seven families with at least 2 siblings with CD were collected. The...
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