Molecular studies of bronchial asthma, sarcoidosis and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-induced cough.

doi:10.1046/j.1440-1843.1998.d01-7.x

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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

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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...

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Alleles
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Asthma
Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11
Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17
Chromosomes, Human, Pair 5
Cough
Genotype
Humans
Polymorphism, Genetic
Prognosis
Racial Groups
Sarcoidosis

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