Genetic Variants in the Adhesive G Protein-Coupled Receptor ADGRG6 are Associated with Increased Susceptibility to COPD in the Elderly Han Chinese Population of Southern China.

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Background: Mutations in ADGRG6 are associated with a variety of cancers and multiple types of diseases. However, the impact of genetic variations in ADGRG6 on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) susceptibility has not yet been evaluated. Methods: Considering the high prevalence of COPD among the elderly population in China, this study specifically targets the elderly Han population in Southern China as...

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