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The -786 T/C polymorphism of NOS3 gene is a susceptibility marker of COPD among Tunisians that correlates with nitric oxide levels and airflow obstruction.
Cytokine - 1 May 2017
Ben Nasr Hela, Bchir Sarra, Ben Anes Amel, Amri Asma, Sakhana Yosra, Benzarti Mohamed, Garrouch Abdelhamid, Tabka Zouhair, Chahed Karim
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OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to examine the role of G894T (rs1799983), -786T/C (rs3918161) and a 27 bp variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) 4B/4A of NOS3 gene on the risk and severity of COPD. METHODS: The study included 194 controls and 138 COPD patients. NOS3 G894T, -786T/C and 4B/4A variants were determined by PCR analysis based on the banding pattern on gel electrophoresis. Pulmonary function was...
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