Article
[Role of genetic factors in the development of COPD].
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine - 1 Dec 2003
Nishimura Masaharu
Abstract excerpt
As only a small portion of smokers develop clinically-apparent COPD, there should be some factors relevant to the susceptibility to smoking. Several studies have demonstrated an increased risk of COPD within families of COPD probands. Recent exploratory studies have revealed a number of candidate genes that may influence a person's risk of COPD, including MMP-9, microsomal epoxide hydrolase, glutathione...
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