Association between CTLA-4 gene promoter (49 A/G) in exon 1 polymorphisms and inflammatory bowel disease in the Tunisian population

<b>Background/Aim:</b> To investigate the possible association between the polymorphism of the <i> CTLA-4 </i> exon 1 &#x002B;49 A/G and susceptibility to Crohn&#x2032;s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) in the Tunisian population. <b> Methods:</b>...

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Main Authors: Alaya Walid, Sfar Imen, Aouadi Houda, Jendoubi Saloua, Najjar Tawfik, Filali Azza, Gorgi Yousr, Abdallah Taieb, Mouelhi Leila, Matri Samira, Ayed Khaled
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2009;volume=15;issue=1;spage=29;epage=34;aulast=Alaya