Genetic factors in the pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Multiple factors play a role in the pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Two landmark studies showing higher concordance of disease in monozygotic than dizygotic twin pairs suggested the role of host genetic factors in its pathogenesis. Recent studies have shown that genetic polymorphism in genes influencing host’s inflammatory response, drug metabolism, cell cycle regulation, xenobiotic pathways, DNA repair, mutagenesis, esophageal sensory function and gene silencing are associated with risk of GERD and its sequelae—Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. However, more studies on larger sample size are needed before reaching a definite conclusion on the role of an individual gene.
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
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Estudo de etiologia
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Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2011
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