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Interleukin-13 genetic variants, household carpet use and childhood asthma.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Tsai Ching-Hui, Tung Kuan-Yen, Su Ming-Wei, Chiang Bor-Luen, Chew Fook Tim, Kuo Nai-Wei, Lee Yungling Leo
Abstract excerpt
Interleukin (IL)-13 genetic polymorphisms have shown adverse effects on respiratory health. However, few studies have explored the interactive effects between IL-13 haplotypes and environmental exposures on childhood asthma. The aims of our study are to evaluate the effects of IL-13 genetic variants on asthma phenotypes, and explore the potential interaction between IL-13 and household environmental exposures...
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