Moreover, several genes, including IFN-γ, IL6, IL12, IL4, IL23R and IL21, were shared by the IBD pathway and the cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction pathway and were related to the signaling transductions by members of the interleukin-family indicating that these members of the interleukin-family might play an important role in the pathogenesis of VKH disease. The gene discussed is IL23R; the disease is inflammatory bowel disease.