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Molecular studies of bronchial asthma, sarcoidosis and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-induced cough.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Mar 1998
Kawakami Y, Munakata M, Yamaguchi E, Furuya K, Matsuda T
Abstract excerpt
The role of genetic factors was reviewed with respect to the pathophysiology of bronchial asthma, sarcoidosis and cough induced by angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor administration. The so-called 'atopy gene' in 11q13 is not linked to atopy but is associated with serum IgE levels. The beta2-adrenergic receptor gene on 5q32-33 was found to have polymorphism by Ban I and to be related to beta2-receptor...
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