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(CCTTT)n repeat polymorphism in the NOS2 gene promoter is associated with atopy.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Nov 2001
Konno S, Hizawa N, Yamaguchi E, Jinushi E, Nishimura M
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BACKGROUND: Several studies have shown that nitric oxide (NO) plays a role in the regulation of the T(H)1/T(H)2 balance, indicating the potential for NO to contribute to the development of atopy and several other allergic diseases, including bronchial asthma. NO synthase 2 (NOS2) is critically involved in the synthesis of NO during several inflammatory states, and the gene encoding NOS2 is located at chromosome...
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