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NOD2 Loss-of-Function Mutations and Risks of Necrotizing Enterocolitis or Focal Intestinal Perforation in Very Low-birth-weight Infants.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 1 Feb 2016
Härtel Christoph, Hartz Annika, Pagel Julia, Rupp Jan, Stein Anja, Kribs Angela, Müller Andreas, Haase Roland, Gille Christian, Böttger Ralf, Kittel Jochen, Jensen Reinhard, Wieg Christian, Herting Egbert, Göpel Wolfgang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: NOD2 loss-of-function mutations, that is, R702W [rs2066844], G908R [rs2066845], and Leu1007fsinsC [rs5743293], have been linked to inflammatory bowel diseases. It is yet unknown whether these variants are also associated with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or focal intestinal perforation (FIP) in infants of very low birth weight (VLBW). METHODS: To test this hypothesis, we genotyped 9082 VLBW infants...
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