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Clara cell protein 16 (CC16) gene polymorphism influences the degree of airway responsiveness in asthmatic children.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Mar 2003
Sengler Claudia, Heinzmann Andrea, Jerkic Silvija-Pera, Haider Assia, Sommerfeld Christine, Niggemann Bodo, Lau Susanne, Forster Johannes, Schuster Antje, Kamin Wolfgang, Bauer Carl, Laing Ingrid, LeSouef Peter, Wahn Ulrich, Deichmann Klaus, Nickel Renate
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several studies have indicated linkage of chromosome 11q12-13 to asthma and associated traits. Among other candidate genes, the Clara cell protein 16 (CC16) gene maps to this region. CC16 is expressed in the bronchial epithelium and exhibits potent anti-inflammatory properties. A single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the CC16 gene (A38G) was previously associated with asthma. OBJECTIVE: We evaluated...
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