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Molecular genetics and Crohn's disease
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|February 24, 2001
Abstract:
This article reviews basic molecular genetics and summarizes recent work in the genetics of Crohn's disease. Family studies are summarized, and candidate genes are described. The current state of knowledge and the implications of possible inheritance of Crohn's disease for patient care are discussed.