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Variable DNA methylation is associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung function.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 15 Feb 2012
Qiu Weiliang, Baccarelli Andrea, Carey Vincent J, Boutaoui Nadia, Bacherman Helene, Klanderman Barbara, Rennard Stephen, Agusti Alvar, Anderson Wayne, Lomas David A, DeMeo Dawn L
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RATIONALE: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with local (lung) and systemic (blood) inflammation and manifestations. DNA methylation is an important regulator of gene transcription, and global and specific gene methylation marks may vary with cigarette smoke exposure. OBJECTIVES: To perform a comprehensive assessment of methylation marks in DNA from subjects well phenotyped for...
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