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Lack of association between COPD and transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGFB1) genetic polymorphisms in Koreans.
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease - 1 May 2006
Yoon H I, Silverman E K, Lee H W, Yoo C G, Lee C T, Chung H S, Kim Y W, Han S K, Shim Y S, Yim J J
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OBJECTIVE: Many genetic variations have been suggested as genetic risk factors for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including single nucleotide polymorphisms in the transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGFB1) gene. We attempted to elucidate the association between TGFB1 genetic polymorphisms and COPD among Koreans. DESIGN: The genotypes of 102 male patients with COPD and 159...
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