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TNFSF15

protein
Also known as: tumour necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 15(Show More)
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  • examination of the human colon
    inflammatory bowel disease

    …mutation of a gene called TNFSF15 (tumour necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 15), which is involved in suppressing inflammation, has been identified as an ethnic-specific IBD susceptibility gene. In addition, variation of a gene called IL23R (interleukin 23 receptor), particularly in persons of northern European descent, has been associated with…

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    …mutation of a gene called TNFSF15 (tumour necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 15), which is involved in suppressing inflammation, has been identified as an ethnic-specific IBD susceptibility gene. In addition, variation of a gene called IL23R (interleukin 23 receptor), particularly in persons of northern European descent, has been associated with…

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