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Recent insights into the genetics of inflammatory bowel disease.
Gastroenterology - 1 May 2011
Cho Judy H, Brant Steven R
Abstract excerpt
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are complex, multifactorial disorders that comprise Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Genome-wide association studies have identified approximately 100 loci that are significantly associated with IBD. These loci implicate a diverse array of genes and pathophysiologic mechanisms, including microbe recognition, lymphocyte activation, cytokine signaling, and...
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