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MUC1 gene polymorphisms are associated with serum KL-6 levels and pulmonary dysfunction in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 23 Apr 2016
Bonella Francesco, Long Xiaoping, Ohshimo Shinichiro, Horimasu Yasushi, Griese Matthias, Guzman Josune, Kohno Nobuoki, Costabel Ulrich
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: KL-6, a human MUC1 mucin, is a sensitive biomarker for interstitial lung diseases including pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP). A correlation between MUC1 gene single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs4072037 genotype and serum KL-6 levels has been reported. This study was aimed at investigating the correlation between MUC1 SNP genotype, severity of disease and disease outcome in PAP. METHODS: Twenty...
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