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Association of ADAM33 gene polymorphisms with COPD in a northeastern Chinese population.
BMC medical genetics - 10 Dec 2009
Wang Xinyan, Li Lei, Xiao Jinling, Jin Chengzhen, Huang Kun, Kang Xiaowen, Wu Xiaomei, Lv Fuzhen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is influenced by both environmental and genetic factors. ADAM33 (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 33) has been one of the most exciting candidate genes for asthma since its first association with the disease in Caucasian populations. Rec...
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