SP-D Polymorphisms and the Risk of COPD

Introduction: There are limited data linking serum levels of surfactant protein D, its genetic polymorphisms to the risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Objectives: We sought to investigate these relationships using a case control study design.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tania A. Shakoori, Don D. Sin, S. Nazim Hussain Bokhari, Farkhanda Ghafoor, A. R. Shakoori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2012-0909