Collagen (rs3134646) and ARHGAP15 (rs4662344) genetic variants may predispose to colonic diverticulosis

doi:10.1016/j.advms.2025.04.001

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Collagen (rs3134646) and ARHGAP15 (rs4662344) genetic variants may predispose to colonic diverticulosis

22 Apr 2025

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PURPOSE: Colonic diverticulosis is a common condition in older adults in the entire world. Besides environmental factors, there are emerging data on underlying genetic predisposition to diverticula formation. The study aimed to identify genetic factors associated with colonic diverticulosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study involved 323 patients, 134 with colonic diverticulosis, and 189 healthy controls. In all...

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