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Single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the TSPYL-4 and NT5DC1 genes are associated with susceptibility to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Molecular medicine reports - 1 Sept 2012
Guo Yi, Gong Yi, Shi Guochao, Yang Kun, Pan Chunming, Li Min, Li Qingyun, Cheng Qijian, Dai Ranran, Fan Liang, Wan Huanying
Abstract excerpt
The risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is partially determined by genetic and environmental factors. Many published candidate gene studies show conflicting results due to ethnic differences and sample sizes. The number of these studies carried out in Chinese populations is small. To investigate candidate genes and haplotypes for...
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