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Sinonasal Surfactant Protein A1, A2, and D Gene Expression in Cystic Fibrosis: A Preliminary Report
26 Jun 2007
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OBJECTIVE: To measure alterations in SPA1, A2, and D gene expression in various forms of inflammatory chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Sinus mucosal biopsies were performed in patients with allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFS), CRS with nasal polyposis, cystic fibrosis (CF), and controls. SP mRNA was measured with quantitative polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: Patients with CF (n = 4)...
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