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Maternal Nrf2 and gluthathione-S-transferase polymorphisms do not modify associations of prenatal tobacco smoke exposure with asthma and lung function in school-aged children.
Thorax - 1 Oct 2010
Henderson A J, Newson R B, Rose-Zerilli M, Ring S M, Holloway J W, Shaheen S O
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BACKGROUND: Maternal smoking during pregnancy has detrimental effects on the respiratory health of infants and children. Polymorphisms of antioxidant genes including glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs) have been proposed as candidates for asthma and reduced lung function in children. METHODS: Women enrolled in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children reported smoking habits during pregnancy. Asthma...
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