Article
Genetics of fibrosing lung diseases.
The European respiratory journal - 1 May 2005
Grutters J C, du Bois R M
Abstract excerpt
Genetic studies in familial lung fibrosis have demonstrated an association with surfactant protein C genes: two mutations have been found resulting in protein misfolding and causing type-II epithelial cell injury. Remarkably, different histological patterns were observed in the affected subjects, suggesting the influence of modifier genes and/or environmental factors. Surfactant protein C gene variations have...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
