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Polymorphisms in the CD14 gene associated with pulmonary function in farmers.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 1 Apr 2005
LeVan Tricia D, Von Essen Susanna, Romberger Debra J, Lambert G Patrick, Martinez Fernando D, Vasquez Monica M, Merchant James A
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Farmers experience airway obstruction, which may be attributable in part to endotoxin inhalation. CD14 is a receptor for endotoxin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Based on our findings of increased circulating CD14 associated with the CD14/-159 T allele, we hypothesized that carriers of this allele would have decreased lung function among endotoxin-exposed individuals. CD14/-159TT farmers (n =...
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