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NELL1, NCF4, and FAM92B genes are not major susceptibility genes for Crohn's disease in Canadian children and young adults.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 1 Mar 2012
Amre Devendra K, Mack David R, Israel David, Krupoves Alfreda, Costea Irina, Lambrette Philippe, Grimard Guy, Dong Jinsong, Levy Emile
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BACKGROUND: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and replication studies have shown conflicting associations between the NELL1, NCF4, and FAM92B genes and susceptibility for Crohn's disease (CD). We sought to examine whether these genes were associated with CD in Canadian children and young adults. METHODS: A case-control study was carried out at three pediatric gastroenterology clinics across Canada. Patients,...
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