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TNF-308 modifies the effect of second-hand smoke on respiratory illness-related school absences.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 15 Dec 2005
Wenten Madé, Berhane Kiros, Rappaport Edward B, Avol Edward, Tsai Wei-Wei, Gauderman W James, McConnell Rob, Dubeau Louis, Gilliland Frank D
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RATIONALE: Exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) has been associated with increased risk of respiratory illness in children including respiratory illness-related school absences. The role of genetic susceptibility in risk for adverse effects from SHS has not been extensively investigated in children. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) G-308A genotype influences the risk for respiratory...
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