Molecular genetics and Crohn's disease

Authors
Church, JM
Citation
Jm. Church, Molecular genetics and Crohn's disease, SURG CL NA, 81(1), 2001, pp. 31
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,"Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00396109 → ACNP
Volume
81
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0039-6109(200102)81:1<31:MGACD>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
This article reviews basic molecular genetics and summarizes recent work in the genetics of Crohn's disease. Family studies are summarized, and candid ate genes are described. The current state of knowledge and the implication s of possible inheritance of Crohn's disease for patient are discussed.