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Genome-wide interaction study reveals age-dependent determinants of responsiveness to inhaled corticosteroids in individuals with asthma.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Dahlin Amber, Sordillo Joanne E, McGeachie Michael, Kelly Rachel S, Tantisira Kelan G, Lutz Sharon M, Lasky-Su Jessica, Wu Ann Chen
Abstract excerpt
While genome-wide association studies have identified genes involved in differential treatment responses to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in asthma, few studies have evaluated the potential effects of age in this context. A significant proportion of asthmatics experience exacerbations (hospitalizations and emergency department visits) during ICS treatment. We evaluated the interaction of genetic variation and age...
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