Article
ABO histo-blood group might modulate predisposition to Crohn's disease and affect disease behavior.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis - 1 Jun 2014
Forni Diego, Cleynen Isabelle, Ferrante Marc, Cassinotti Andrea, Cagliani Rachele, Ardizzone Sandro, Vermeire Severine, Fichera Maria, Lombardini Marta, Maconi Giovanni, de Franchis Roberto, Asselta Rosanna, Biasin Mara, Clerici Mario, Sironi Manuela
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: ABO encodes a glycosyltranferase which determines the major human histo-blood group. The FUT2 fucosyltransferase allows expression of ABO antigens on the gastrointestinal mucosa and in bodily secretions (secretor phenotype). A nonsense allele in FUT2 represents a susceptibility variant for Crohn's disease, and both the secretor and ABO blood group status affect the composition of the gut...
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