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Genetic polymorphisms and asthma: findings from a case-control study in the Madeira island population.
Biological research - 4 Sept 2014
Berenguer Anabela Gonçalves, Fernandes Ana Teresa, Oliveira Susana, Rodrigues Mariana, Ornelas Pedro, Romeira Diogo, Serrão Tânia, Rosa Alexandra, Câmara Rita
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BACKGROUND: Asthma is a complex disease influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors. While Madeira has the highest prevalence of asthma in Portugal (14.6%), the effect of both genetic and environmental factors in this population has never been assessed. We categorized 98 asthma patients according to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines, established their sensitization profile, and...
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