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Celiac, Crohn's Disease Share Common Genetic Links

Scientists Key in on Genetic Variants That Cause Inflammation in the Gut
By Brenda Goodman

WebMD Health NewsReviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 27, 2011 -- An international team of researchers has identified four genetic variants common to celiac disease and Crohn’s disease.

The research may help to explain why people who have celiac disease appear to have a higher rate of Crohn’s disease than the general population. It may one day lead to new treatments that address the underlying inflammation involved in both conditions.

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http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/celiac-disease/news/20110126/celiac-crohns-disease-share-common-genetic-links

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