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Importin-13 genetic variation is associated with improved airway responsiveness in childhood asthma.
Respiratory research - 20 Jul 2009
Raby Benjamin A, Van Steen Kristel, Lasky-Su Jessica, Tantisira Kelan, Kaplan Feige, Weiss Scott T
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BACKGROUND: Glucocorticoid function is dependent on efficient translocation of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) from the cytoplasm to the nucleus of cells. Importin-13 (IPO13) is a nuclear transport receptor that mediates nuclear entry of GR. In airway epithelial cells, inhibition of IPO13 expres...
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