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Lack of association between neuropeptide S receptor 1 gene (NPSR1) and eczema in five European populations.
Acta dermato-venereologica - 1 Jan 2009
Ekelund Elisabeth, Bradley Maria, Weidinger Stephan, Jovanovic Dragan L, Johansson Catharina, Lindgren Cecilia M, Todorova Antonia, Jakob Thilo, Illig Thomas, von Mutius Erika, Braun-Fahrländer Charlotte, Doekes Gert, Riedler Josef, Scheynius Annika, Pershagen Göran, Kockum Ingrid, Kere Juha
Abstract excerpt
Eczema is often associated with development of allergic asthma. The Neuropeptide S Receptor 1 (NPSR1) gene has previously been associated with asthma and elevated serum IgE levels. The aim of this study was to investigate a potential association between the NPSR1 gene and eczema in patients and healthy individuals from five different populations in Western Europe, in total 6275 individuals. Seven single...
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