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The Cumulative Effect of Gene-Gene Interactions Between GSTM1, CHRNA3, CHRNA5 and SOD3 Gene Polymorphisms Combined with Smoking on COPD Risk.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2000
Ganbold Chimedlkhamsuren, Jamiyansuren Jambaldorj, Tumurbaatar Ariuntungalag, Bayarmaa Agarzandan, Enebish Tseepil, Dashtseren Ichinnorov, Jav Sarantuya
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multifactorial disorder which is affected by external and internal risk factors. People with no external risk factors may be significantly affected and develop pulmonary disease. The study aimed to define gene-gene and gene-environmental effects on COPD. METHODS: A case control study involved 181 COPD patients and 292 healthy individuals, with...
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