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[Genetic variation of NADPH/NADH oxidase and susceptibility to diffuse panbronchiolitis (DPB) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)].
Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai zasshi = the journal of the Japanese Respiratory Society - 1 May 2001
Ishii T, Keicho N, Teramoto S, Azuma A, Kudoh S, Fukuchi Y, Ouchi Y, Matsuse T
Abstract excerpt
Diffuse panbronchiolitis (DPB) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are both characterized by chronic airflow obstruction of unknown etiology. It is hypothesized that neutrophils play the major role in the pathogenesis of these diseases. Recent studies have suggested that genetic factors may be related to individual susceptibility to these diseases. We have investigated the association between the C...
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