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A role for epidermal growth factor receptor in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis onset.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Oct 2011
Martinelli Marcella, Pacilli Angela Maria Grazia, Rivetti Stefano, Lauriola Mattia, Fasano Luca, Carbonara Paolo, Mattei Gabriella, Valentini Ilaria, Scapoli Luca, Solmi Rossella
Abstract excerpt
In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients the presence of missense polymorphisms (SNP) in members of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family or their genetic association could influence the binding affinity of natural ligands, modifying the expression and the behavior of the corr...
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