Evaluation of the Clinical Effects and Frequency of < em > MEFV < /em > Gene Mutation in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

CONCLUSION: The rate of MEFV gene mutations was high in patients with UC who required surgery. These patients have frequent and severe attacks, indicating that the mutations are related to disease severity. MEFV mutation as a modifier factor of IBD should be considered.PMID:34819953 | PMC:PMC8608532 | DOI:10.1155/2021/5538150

Source: Gastroenterology Research and Practice - November 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: S Sahin D Gulec S G ünay C Cekic Source Type: research