Sulfatase modifying factor 1 (SUMF1) is associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Sulfatase modifying factor 1 (SUMF1) is associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract Background It has been observed that mice lacking the sulfatase modifying factor (Sumf1) developed an emphysema-like phenotype. However, it is unknown if SUMF1 may play a role in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in humans. The aim was to investigate if the expression and genetic...

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Main Authors: Julie Weidner, Linnea Jarenbäck, Kim de Jong, Judith M. Vonk, Maarten van den Berge, Corry-Anke Brandsma, H. Marike Boezen, Don Sin, Yohan Bossé, David Nickle, Jaro Ankerst, Leif Bjermer, Dirkje S. Postma, Alen Faiz, Ellen Tufvesson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Lung fibroblast
Single nucleotide polymorphism
Sputum
Sulfatase modifying factor 1
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-017-0562-5

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