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Endotoxin exposure, CD14, and allergic disease: an interaction between genes and the environment.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 15 Aug 2006
Simpson Angela, John Sally L, Jury Francine, Niven Rob, Woodcock Ashley, Ollier William E R, Custovic Adnan
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: High endotoxin exposure may reduce the risk of allergic sensitization. OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between a promoter polymorphism in the CD14 gene (CD14/-159 C to T) and endotoxin exposure in relation to the development of allergic sensitization, eczema, and wheeze within...
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