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Polymorphisms in heat-shock protein 70 genes are associated with coal workers' pneumoconiosis in southwestern China.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Zhang Haiying, Jin Taiyi, Zhang Gaohong, Chen Liang, Zou Weiming, Li Qingdi Quentin
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BACKGROUND: Heat-shock proteins (HSPs) protect cells and tissues against different types of damage. This study investigated the relationship between the genetic variation in constitutive and inducible HSP70 genes and the risk for coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) among miners in southwestern China. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A job exposure matrix (JEM) was used to estimate the dust exposure level of individuals. A...
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