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Myeloperoxidase promoter polymorphism -463G is associated with more severe clinical expression of cystic fibrosis pulmonary disease.
Mediators of inflammation - 1 Jan 2006
Reynolds Wanda F, Sermet-Gaudelus Isabelle, Gausson Valérie, Feuillet Marie-Noëlle, Bonnefont Jean-Paul, Lenoir Gérard, Descamps-Latscha Béatrice, Witko-Sarsat Véronique
Abstract excerpt
The severity of cystic fibrosis (CF) pulmonary disease is not directly related to CFTR genotype but depends upon several parameters, including neutrophil-dominated inflammation. Identification of agents modulating inflammation constitutes a relevant goal. Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is involved in both microbicidal and proinflammatory neutrophil activities. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the -463GA MPO...
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