Analyses of association between PPAR gamma and EPHX1 polymorphisms and susceptibility to COPD in a Hungarian cohort, a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In addition to smoking, genetic predisposition is believed to play a major role in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Genetic association studies of new candidate genes in COPD may lead to improved unde...

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Main Authors: Dezso Balazs, Scholtz Beata, Csanky Eszter, Poliska Szilard, Penyige Andras, Schmelczer Ivan, Kilty Iain, Takacs Laszlo, Nagy Laszlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/152