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Nasal Cell DNA Methylation, Inflammation, Lung Function and Wheezing in Children with Asthma
1 Feb 2012
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AIMS: DNA methylation is increasingly proposed as a mechanism for underlying asthma-related inflammation. However, epigenetic studies are constrained by uncertainties on whether samples that can be easily collected in human individuals can provide informative results. METHODS: Two nasal cell DNA samples were collected on different days by nasal brushings from 35 asthmatic children aged between 8 and 11 years old....
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