Article
A novel (TG)n(GA)m repeat polymorphism 254 bp downstream of the mast cell chymase (CMA1) gene is associated with atopic asthma and total serum IgE levels.
Journal of human genetics - 1 Jan 2005
Sharma Shilpy, Rajan U Mabali, Kumar Amrendra, Soni Abha, Ghosh Balaram
Abstract excerpt
The gene for mast cell chymase (CMA1) is an ideal candidate for investigating genetic predisposition to atopic asthma, as it is an important mediator of inflammation and remodeling in the asthmatic lung. Various studies have examined the association between -1903 G/A polymorphism and allergic phenotypes, but inconsistent results have been obtained. We investigated the association of this SNP and a novel...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
