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NOD2 gene mutations in ulcerative colitis: useless or misunderstood?
International journal of colorectal disease - 1 Jun 2014
Freire Paulo, Cardoso Ricardo, Figueiredo Pedro, Donato Maria M, Ferreira Manuela, Mendes Sofia, Ferreira Ana Margarida, Vasconcelos Helena, Portela Francisco, Sofia Carlos
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PURPOSE: NOD2 mutations have been linked to an increased risk of Crohn's disease and to some of its phenotypes. The association between NOD2 mutations and susceptibility to ulcerative colitis (UC) remains somewhat controversial and potential correlations between these mutations and UC phenotype have not been studied. AIM: To assess whether NOD2 mutations are a risk factor for UC in Portugal and if there are any...
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