T Cell Clonal Expansion Linked to Postop Recurrence of Crohn ' s in Smokers T Cell Clonal Expansion Linked to Postop Recurrence of Crohn ' s in Smokers

Among smokers with Crohn ' s disease, increased T cell clonal expansion, especially in the CD8 compartment, is exaggerated and is associated with an increased rate of disease recurrence after ileocolonic resection, according to results from the REMIND Study Group.Reuters Health Information
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