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Is there a role for Crohn's disease-associated autophagy genes ATG16L1 and IRGM in formation of granulomas?
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Aug 2010
Wolfkamp Simone C, Te Velde Anje A, Weersma Rinse K, Ponsioen Cyriel Y, Stokkers Pieter C
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Autophagy-related 16-like 1 gene (ATG16L1) and immunity-related guanosine triphosphatase gene (IRGM) are associated with Crohn's disease susceptibility and autophagy. Elimination of invading pathogens is a function of autophagy. Formation of granulomas can be attributed to impaired recognition of bacterial components by the innate immune system. This study was undertaken to elucidate whether...
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