Article
Asthma prescribing according to Arg16Gly beta-2 genotype: a randomised trial in adolescents.
The European respiratory journal - 1 Aug 2021
Ruffles Tom, Jones Christina J, Palmer Colin, Turner Steve, Grigg Jonathan, Tavendale Roger, Hogarth Fiona, Rauchhaus Petra, Pilvinyte Kristina, Hannah Romanie, Smith Helen, Littleford Roberta, Lipworth Brian, Mukhopadhyay Somnath
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The A allele of rs1042713 (Arg16 amino acid) in the β2-adrenoreceptor is associated with poor response to long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) in young people with asthma. Our aim was to assess whether the prescribing of second-line controller with LABA or a leukotriene receptor antagonist according to Arg16Gly genotype would result in improvements in Pediatric Asthma-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire...
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