<it>Multidrug resistance-associated protein-1 (MRP1) </it>genetic variants, MRP1 protein levels and severity of COPD

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Multidrug resistance-associated protein-1 (MRP1) protects against oxidative stress and toxic compounds generated by cigarette smoking, which is the main risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We have previously...

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Main Authors: Rutgers Bea, Vonk Judith M, Smit Henriette A, Siedlinski Mateusz, Kunz Lisette IZ, Hiemstra Pieter S, Postma Dirkje S, Budulac Simona E, Timens Wim, Boezen H Marike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/60