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Molecular, genetic, and cellular bases for treating eosinophilic esophagitis.
Gastroenterology - 1 May 2015
Rothenberg Marc E
Abstract excerpt
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) was historically distinguished from gastroesophageal reflux disease on the basis of histology and lack of responsiveness to acid suppressive therapy, but it is now appreciated that esophageal eosinophilia can respond to proton pump inhibitors. Genetic and environmental factors contribute to risk for EoE, particularly early-life events. Disease pathogenesis involves activation of...
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