DSP variants may be associated with longitudinal change in quantitative emphysema

DSP variants may be associated with longitudinal change in quantitative emphysema

Abstract Background Emphysema, characterized by lung destruction, is a key component of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified multiple genetic factors associated with cross-section...

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Main Authors: Woori Kim, Michael H. Cho, Phuwanat Sakornsakolpat, David A. Lynch, Harvey O. Coxson, Ruth Tal-Singer, Edwin K. Silverman, Terri H. Beaty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
GWAS
Genetics
Emphysema
Emphysema progression
COPD
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-019-1097-8

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