The possible association of three DEFB1 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to develop ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) was investigated in Brazilian patients and controls. Although a clear and strong association between functional 5'-UTR DEFB1 SNPs and susceptibility/protection to IBDs cannot be drawn, our results suggest a possible involvement of DEFB1 gene in inflammatory bowel diseases, especially with the colonic localization of Crohn's disease.
Titolo: | DEFB1 gene 5′ untranslated region (UTR) polymorphisms are marginally involved in inflammatory bowel disease in south Brazilians |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2013 |
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Abstract: | The possible association of three DEFB1 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to develop ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) was investigated in Brazilian patients and controls. Although a clear and strong association between functional 5'-UTR DEFB1 SNPs and susceptibility/protection to IBDs cannot be drawn, our results suggest a possible involvement of DEFB1 gene in inflammatory bowel diseases, especially with the colonic localization of Crohn's disease. |
Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11368/2708079 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/iji.12089 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in Rivista |
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