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Contribution of ADAM33 polymorphisms to the population risk of asthma
24 Mar 2005
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BACKGROUND: ADAM 33 is the first gene identified as a candidate for asthma by positional cloning techniques, with association studies reaching impressive statistical significance. It has a postulated role in myogenesis, airway modelling, and signalling via protein shedding. Concerns over the methodology of the initial study have led to several attempts at replication, with inconsistent results. METHOD: To clarify...
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