Association of ADAM33 gene polymorphisms with COPD in a northeastern Chinese population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is influenced by both environmental and genetic factors. ADAM33 (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 33) has been one of the most exciting candidate genes for asthma since its first associ...

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Main Authors: Kang Xiaowen, Huang Kun, Jin Chengzhen, Xiao Jinling, Li Lei, Wang Xinyan, Wu Xiaomei, Lv Fuzhen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/132