Role of genetics in the diagnosis and prognosis of Crohn's disease

Table 2 Predicted future developments in the genetics of Crohn’s disease

What lies ahead in the genetics of crohn’s disease
Gene-to-gene crosstalk and epistasis
Genome-wide association studies
Microarrays
Fine single nucleotide polymorphism analysis
Genetic consortium studies and genome-wide scans
Genome-wide association studies
Genetic consortium studies
Future perspectives
Functional studies to understand the mechanisms
Combining genetic data with functional data
Combination of a panel of clinical, biochemical, serological and genetic factors
Functional consequences of polymorphisms
Molecular and cellular mechanisms leading to Crohn’s disease
Predict disease outcomes
Redesigning the methods of treatment