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Genetic variation in ORMDL3 gene may contribute to the risk of asthma: a meta-analysis.
Human immunology - 1 Sept 2014
Zhao Yun-Feng, Luo Yi-Min, Xiong Wei, Wu Xue-Ling
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BACKGROUND: Since the first genome-wide association study report of an association between the ORMDL3 rs7216389 polymorphism and asthma, many studies have been carried out to establish its role in asthma susceptibility among different ethnic groups. However, results have not been consistent across all studies, compelling us to conduct the present meta-analysis. METHODS: A literature search for eligible studies...
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