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The Impact of NOD2 Variants on Fecal Microbiota in Crohn's Disease and Controls Without Gastrointestinal Disease.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 15 Feb 2018
Kennedy Nicholas A, Lamb Christopher A, Berry Susan H, Walker Alan W, Mansfield John, Parkes Miles, Simpkins Rachel, Tremelling Mark, Nutland Sarah, Parkhill Julian, Probert Chris, Hold Georgina L, Lees Charlie W
Abstract excerpt
Background/Aims: Current models of Crohn's disease (CD) describe an inappropriate immune response to gut microbiota in genetically susceptible individuals. NOD2 variants are strongly associated with development of CD, and NOD2 is part of the innate immune response to bacteria. This study aimed to identify differences in fecal microbiota in CD patients and non-IBD controls stratified by NOD2 genotype. Methods:...
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