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HHIP protein interactions in lung cells provide insight into COPD pathogenesis.
Human molecular genetics - 17 Apr 2025
Deritei Dávid, Inuzuka Hiroyuki, Castaldi Peter J, Yun Jeong Hyun, Xu Zhonghui, Anamika Wardatul Jannat, Asara John M, Guo Feng, Zhou Xiaobo, Glass Kimberly, Wei Wenyi, Silverman Edwin K
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. The primary causes of COPD are environmental, including cigarette smoking; however, genetic susceptibility also contributes to COPD risk. Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWASes) have revealed more than 80 genetic loci associated with COPD, leading to the identification of multiple COPD GWAS genes. However, the biological...
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