Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's and Colitis
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Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's and Colitis
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LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
Fascinating information, Joan. Thanks for posting it.
Gloria
There's no question that our entire immune system is off-balance. I'm glad they're finally recognizing that these diseases are auto-immune diseases. Maybe there's hope for a suitable treatment someday."The study, done at centers in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, identified two mutated genes for the molecules that allow interleukin-10 to act on cells. "These mutations have very severe consequences," Glocker said. "If you have a mutation in the receptor, interleukin-10 doesn't work and the entire immune system is off-balance."
Gloria
You never know what you can do until you have to do it.