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How the genetics of lung cancer may overlap with COPD.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Oct 2011
Young Robert P, Hopkins Raewyn J
Abstract excerpt
Over the last 30years, epidemiological studies have shown that COPD is the single most important risk factor for lung cancer after smoking exposure. Recent genetic studies using genome-wide approaches suggest that the genetic risk factors predisposing smokers to COPD and lung cancer may overlap. The genes identified by these studies suggest that this overlapping genetic susceptibility may be mediated through...
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