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Mapping susceptibility genes for allergic diseases.
Chest - 1 Mar 2003
Howard Timothy D, Meyers Deborah A, Bleecker Eugene R
Abstract excerpt
Allergic diseases are most likely due to interactions between genetic and environmental factors. While many of the environmental components have been studied for years, only recently has significant progress been made in identifying the genes responsible for susceptibility or expression of these diseases. Genome-wide screens in various populations have identified the locations of susceptibility genes for asthma...
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