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DNA hypomethylation at ALOX12 is associated with persistent wheezing in childhood.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 1 May 2012
Morales Eva, Bustamante Mariona, Vilahur Nadia, Escaramis Georgia, Montfort Magda, de Cid Rafael, Garcia-Esteban Raquel, Torrent Maties, Estivill Xavier, Grimalt Joan O, Sunyer Jordi
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RATIONALE: Epigenetic changes may play a role in the occurrence of asthma-related phenotypes. OBJECTIVES: To identify epigenetic marks in terms of DNA methylation of asthma-related phenotypes in childhood, and to assess the effect of prenatal exposures and genetic variation on these epigenetic marks. METHODS: Data came from two cohorts embedded in the Infancia y Medio Ambiente (INMA) PROJECT: Menorca (n = 122)...
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