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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/132 |