Viruses, Autophagy Genes, and Crohn’s Disease

The etiology of the intestinal disease Crohn’s disease involves genetic factors as well as ill-defined environmental agents. Several genetic variants linked to this disease are associated with autophagy, a process that is critical for proper responses to viral infections. While a role for viruses in...

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Main Authors: Vanessa M. Hubbard, Ken Cadwell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-07-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/3/7/1281/