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NOD2 mutations predict the risk for surgery in pediatric-onset Crohn's disease.
Journal of pediatric surgery - 1 Aug 2010
Lacher Martin, Helmbrecht Johanna, Schroepf Sebastian, Koletzko Sibylle, Ballauff Antje, Classen Martin, Uhlig Holm, Hubertus Jochen, Hartl Dominik, Lohse Peter, von Schweinitz Dietrich, Kappler Roland
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Three common mutations of the NOD2/CARD15 gene have been associated with Crohn disease (CD), ileal disease location, and fibrostenotic behavior. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of these mutations on disease manifestation and the risk of surgery in a cohort of German childhood-onset CD patients. METHODS: Genotyping for the NOD2 mutations p.Arg702Trp, p.Gly908Arg, and...
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