Association between vascular endothelial growth factor + 936 genotype and acute respiratory distress syndrome in a Chinese population.

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an often fatal condition for which a genetic predisposition is postulated, although no specific genes have been identified to date. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is postulated to have a role in ARDS. The objective of this study is to explore whether the VEGF+936 genotype is associated with ARDS in a Chinese population. A hospital-based case-control study...

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