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Polymorphisms in the nitric oxide synthase 1 gene are associated with severe chronic rhinosinusitis.
American journal of rhinology & allergy - 1 Jan 2000
Zhang Yuan, Endam Leandra Mfuna, Filali-Mouhim Abdelali, Bossé Yohan, Castano Roberto, Desrosiers Martin
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BACKGROUND: Nitric oxide (NO), is a biological messenger molecule and a component of innate immunity, with important roles in the regulation of inflammation and in defense against bacterial biofilms. Polymorphisms in genes regulating NO production have the potential for a role in the development of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The purpose of this study was to determine whether polymorphisms in genes regulating...
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