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Determinants of intestinal permeability in healthy first-degree relatives of individuals with Crohn's disease.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 1 Apr 2015
Kevans David, Turpin Williams, Madsen Karen, Meddings Jon, Shestopaloff Konstantin, Xu Wei, Moreno-Hagelsieb Gabriel, Griffiths Anne, Silverberg Mark S, Paterson Andrew, Croitoru Kenneth
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BACKGROUND: The Genetics, Environmental, Microbial Project is a multicenter study assessing etiological factors in Crohn's disease by studying healthy first-degree relatives (FDRs) of individuals affected by Crohn's disease. We aimed to evaluate the contribution of genetic, microbial, and environmental factors to the determination of intestinal permeability in healthy FDRs. METHODS: IP was assessed using the...
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