Article
TAS2R38 taste receptor gene and chronic rhinosinusitis: new data from an Italian population.
BMC medical genetics - 11 Aug 2016
Gallo Stefania, Grossi Sarah, Montrasio Giulia, Binelli Giorgio, Cinquetti Raffaella, Simmen Daniel, Castelnuovo Paolo, Campomenosi Paola
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a frequent disease with high social impact and multifactorial pathogenesis. Recently, single nucleotide polymorphisms within the TAS2R38 gene have been implicated as possible contributors to the complex gene-environment interactions in CRS. The purpose of this study was to confirm the proposed correlation between TAS2R38 genotype, CRS and related comorbidities. METHODS:...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Gene-Environment Interaction
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Italy
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nasal Polyps
