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Genetic variants of pulmonary SP-D predict disease outcome of COPD in a Chinese population.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Feb 2015
Ou Chih-Ying, Chen Chiung-Zuei, Hsiue Tzuen-Ren, Lin Sheng-Hsiang, Wang Jiu-Yao
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Although surfactant protein-D (SP-D) has been suggested as a biomarker for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the relationship between genetic variants of SP-D and disease outcome of COPD remains unknown. We hypothesized that genetic polymorphisms of SP-D are associated with COPD-related phenotypes and disease prognosis. METHODS: A hospital-based, case-controlled study was...
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