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DEFB1 gene 5' untranslated region (UTR) polymorphisms are marginally involved in inflammatory bowel disease in south Brazilians.
International journal of immunogenetics - 1 Apr 2014
Wilson T J, Jobim M, Segat L, Bianco A M, Salim P H, Portela P, Jobim L F, Damin D C, Schwartsmann G, Roesler R, Crovella S
Abstract excerpt
The possible association of three DEFB1 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to develop ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) was investigated in Brazilian patients and controls. Although a clear and strong association between functional 5'-UTR DEFB1 SNPs and susceptibility/protection to IBDs cannot be drawn, our results suggest a possible involvement of DEFB1 gene in inflammatory bowel diseases,...
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