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Targeted Sequencing and Immunological Analysis Reveal the Involvement of Primary Immunodeficiency Genes in Pediatric IBD: a Japanese Multicenter Study.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Jan 2017
Suzuki Tasuku, Sasahara Yoji, Kikuchi Atsuo, Kakuta Humihiko, Kashiwabara Toshihiko, Ishige Takashi, Nakayama Yoshiko, Tanaka Masanori, Hoshino Akihiro, Kanegane Hirokazu, Abukawa Daiki, Kure Shigeo
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PURPOSE: Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a heterogeneous disorder caused by multiple factors. Although genetic and immunological analyses are required for a definitive diagnosis, no reports of a comprehensive genetic study of a Japanese population are available. METHODS: In total, 35 Japanese patients <16 years of age suffering from IBD, including 27 patients aged <6 years with very early-onset IBD,...
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