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Investigating the role of eight SNPs in CHRNA3 for COPD susceptibility in the Chinese elderly population.
Annals of medicine - 1 Dec 2025
Zheng Yamei, Zhao Jie, Liu Meihua, Liu Yunchan, Ding Yipeng, Xie Tian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly in China. Genetic predisposition is a recognized risk factor for COPD, with CHRNA3 emerging as a promising candidate gene due to its involvement in smoking behavior and lung function. This study aimed to investigate the association between eight CHRNA3 SNPs and COPD susceptibility in the...
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- Aged
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Case-Control Studies
- China
