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Genetic susceptibility for emphysematous changes of the lung in Japanese.
International journal of molecular medicine - 1 Mar 2003
Budhi Antariksa, Hiyama Keiko, Isobe Takeshi, Oshima Yoshie, Hara Hitoshi, Maeda Hiroyuki, Kohno Nobuoki
Abstract excerpt
Risk of chronic pulmonary emphysema from exposure to tobacco smoke varies widely from person to person, depending in part on the status of particular genes and acquired susceptibilities. Certain genes determine how cells activate and/or detoxify tobacco smoke products. We aimed to determine whether any genetic susceptibility exists in the development of emphysematous changes confirmed by chest computed tomography...
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