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17q21 gene variation is not associated with asthma in adulthood.
Allergy - 1 Jan 2015
Kreiner-Møller E, Strachan D P, Linneberg A, Husemoen L L N, Bisgaard H, Bønnelykke K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: 17q21 gene variants are the strongest known genetic determinants for childhood asthma and have been reported to interact with environmental tobacco smoke exposure in childhood. It remains unclear whether individuals with 17q21 risk variants have increased risk of asthma or reduced lung function in adulthood. The aim was to examine the association between the 17q21 region and current adult asthma and...
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