What is the association between ATG16L1 and inflammatory bowel disease?

Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are chronic relapsing disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, which have a complex genetic background. A recent meta-analysis research from China suggests that the mutation of ATG16L1 increases the risk for CD and UC in adults, but is different in children.

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