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TGF-beta(1) genotype and accelerated decline in lung function of patients with cystic fibrosis.
Thorax - 1 Jun 2000
Arkwright P D, Laurie S, Super M, Pravica V, Schwarz M J, Webb A K, Hutchinson I V
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BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms in transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta(1) associated with variations in cytokine levels are linked to fibrosis in a number of tissues. However, the contribution of this cytokine to organ fibrosis in patients with cystic fibrosis is presently unclear. This study was undertaken to examine the association between TGF-beta(1) gene polymorphisms and the development of pulmonary dysfunction...
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