The role of polymorphisms in ADAM33, a disintegrin and metalloprotease 33, in childhood asthma and lung function in two German populations

The role of polymorphisms in ADAM33, a disintegrin and metalloprotease 33, in childhood asthma and lung function in two German populations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>ADAM33</it>, the first asthma candidate gene identified by positional cloning, may be associated with childhood asthma, lung function decline and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. However, replication results have been i...

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Main Authors: Klopp Norman, Illig Thomas, Lau Susanne, Niggemann Bodo, Vogelberg Christian, Weiland Stephan K, Schoen Carola, Depner Martin, Schedel Michaela, Wahn Ulrich, von Mutius Erika, Nickel Renate, Kabesch Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/91

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