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Association of a promoter polymorphism of the CD14 gene and atopy.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 1 Mar 2001
Koppelman G H, Reijmerink N E, Colin Stine O, Howard T D, Whittaker P A, Meyers D A, Postma D S, Bleecker E R
Abstract excerpt
Atopy is generally considered to be caused by interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Recently, an association of a C-to-T transition in the promoter region of the CD14 gene on chromosome 5q31.1 and atopic phenotypes was reported in a population study of school children in the United States. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of the C allele of the CD14/-159 with phenotypes...
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