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Association between ADAM33 polymorphisms and asthma in a Thai population.
Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology - 1 Dec 2008
Thongngarm Torpong, Jameekornrak Aree, Limwongse Chanin, Sangasapaviliya Atik, Jirapongsananuruk Orathai, Assawamakin Anunchai, Chaiyaratana Nachol, Luangwedchakarn Voravich, Thongnoppakhun Wanna
Abstract excerpt
ADAM33 (A Disintegrin And Metalloprotease 33) is an asthma susceptibility gene found across several human populations. However, no information on ADAM33 exists for Thai population. The objective of this study was to determine the association, if any, between ADAM33 polymorphisms and asthma in Thai subjects. Genotyping revealed 8 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the 3' region of the ADAM33 gene among...
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