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Polymorphisms in the transforming growth factor-beta1 gene and the risk of asthma: A meta-analysis.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 May 2010
Zhang Yonggang, Zhang Jie, Huang Jin, Li Xiaobo, He Chao, Tian Can, Peng Chunhong, Guo Liang, Xiao Yuling, Fan Hong
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Polymorphisms in the transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) gene have been implicated in susceptibility to asthma, but a large number of studies have reported inconclusive results. A meta-analysis was performed to investigate the association between polymorphisms in the TGF-beta1 gene and asthma susceptibility. METHODS: Searches were performed of Medline (Ovid), PubMed, the Chinese...
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