E-Selectin S128R Polymorphism Leads to Severe Asthma

The E-selectin mediates the interaction of activated endothelial cells with leukocytes and plays a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of asthma. It has been suggested that an S/R (Serine128Arginine) polymorphism of E-selectin alters ligand binding function. Our purpose in this study was to determi...

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Main Authors: Ebrahim Nadi, Mehrdad Hajilooi, Fatemeh Zeraati, Mostafa Ansari, Sasan Tavana, Sayed Hamid Hashemi, Alireza Rafiei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2007-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
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Online Access:https://ijaai.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijaai/article/view/165