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The importance of epigenetics in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Oct 2011
Sakao Seiichiro, Tatsumi Koichiro
Abstract excerpt
It is generally accepted that genetic predisposition plays a role in COPD development in susceptible individuals. Therefore, many candidate genes that could be linked to the development of disease have been examined in COPD. However, inconsistent results in different study populations often limit this approach, suggesting that not only genetics, but also other factors, may be contributed to the susceptibility to...
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