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Effect of GSTM2-5 polymorphisms in relation to tobacco smoke exposures on lung function growth: a birth cohort study.
BMC pulmonary medicine - 3 Sept 2013
Alexander Melannie, Karmaus Wilfried, Holloway John W, Zhang Hongmei, Roberts Graham, Kurukulaaratchy Ramesh J, Arshad Syed Hasan, Ewart Susan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic variation within GSTM2-5 genes may interfere with detoxification of environmental compounds, thereby having a detrimental effect on lung function following exposures such as tobacco smoke. We aim to investigate the influence of variants and associated methylation in the GSTM gene cluster with changes in lung function growth during adolescence. METHODS: Growth in forced expiratory volume...
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