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Interactions between single nucleotide polymorphism of SERPINA1 gene and smoking in association with COPD: a case-control study.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2017
Deng Xiaowei, Yuan Cun-Hua, Chang De
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: SERPINA1 gene has been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), while smoking is a known risk factor for COPD. Little is known on the effect of SERPINA1 gene and its interaction with smoking in the Chinese population. In this study, the effect of SERPINA1 gene polymorphisms on COPD risk and its interaction with smoking status has been investigated. METHOD: A...
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