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Low birth weight and allergy: possible pleiotropic effect of ACP1.
Human biology - 1 Feb 2008
Gloria-Bottini Fulvia, Bottini Nunzio, Magrini Andrea, Renzetti Gabriele, Martinoli Roberta, Bergamaschi Antonio, Bottini Egidio
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The well-known relationship between low birth weight and allergies prompted us to investigate a possible pleiotropic effect of ACP1 on these conditions. ACP1 is a polymorphic enzyme that affects signal transduction of insulin and other growth factors, T-cell receptor signaling, and the regulation of flavoenzyme activity. Our aim was to compare the relationship between ACP1 and allergy with the relationship...
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