Adam33 polymorphisms are associated with COPD and lung function in long-term tobacco smokers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Variation in ADAM33 has been shown to be important in the development of asthma and altered lung function. This relationship however, has not been investigated in the population susceptible to COPD; long term tobacco smokers. We eval...

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Main Authors: Meyers Deborah A, Hawkins Gregory A, Sterling David A, Zheng Siqun L, Ohar Jill A, Sadeghnejad Alireza, Bleecker Eugene R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/21