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Frequency of the mdr-1 C>T gene polymorphism in patients with COPD.
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - 1 Jan 2010
Dogan Omer Tamer, Katrancioglu Nurkay, Karahan Ouz, Sanli Gülizar Canan, Zorlu Ali, Manduz Sinasi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The multi-drug resistant-1 (MDR-1) gene is located on human chromosome 7 and encodes a glycosylated membrane protein that is a member of the ATP-binding cassette transporters superfamily. The aim of the study was to reveal the role of the C3435T MDR-1 gene polymorphism in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. METHOD: DNA samples from 41 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and...
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