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Genetics, environment, and asthma associated with celiac disease in the extended family of an affected child.
Revista de gastroenterologia de Mexico (English) - 1 Jan 2000
Sigala-Robles R, Aguayo-Patrón S V, Calderón de la Barca A M
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune enteropathy associated with gluten ingestion. In extended families of celiac patients that live in close proximity of one another, shared genetic and environmental factors can predispose them to CD. AIM: The aim of this study was to provide evidence about the genetic and environmental factors involved in the development of CD in the extended family of a pediatric...
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