Article
The PTGDR gene is not associated with asthma in 3 ethnically diverse populations.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Dec 2006
Tsai Yuhjung J, Choudhry Shweta, Kho Jennifer, Beckman Kenneth, Tsai Hui-Ju, Navarro Daniel, Matallana Henry, Castro Richard A, Lilly Craig M, Nazario Sylvette, Rodriguez-Santana Jose R, Casal Jesus, Torres Alfonso, Salas Jorge, Chapela Rocio, Watson H George, Meade Kelley, Avila Pedro C, Rodriguez-Cintron William, LeNoir Michael, Burchard Esteban González
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The prostanoid DP receptor (PTGDR) gene on chromosome 14q22.1 has been identified as an asthma susceptibility gene. A haplotype with decreased transcription factor binding and transcription efficiency was associated with decreased asthma susceptibility in African American and white su...
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