TNFA-863 polymorphism is associated with a reduced risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A replication study

• Main Authors: Medina-Coello Chaxiraxi (Author), Varo Nerea (Author), Maca-Meyer Nicole (Author), Rodríguez-Pérez María C (Author), de-Torres Juan P (Author), Baz-Dávila Rebeca (Author), Córdoba-Lanús Elizabeth (Author), Aguirre-Jaime Armando (Author), Casanova Ciro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p/> <p>Background</p> <p>TNF-α mediated inflammation is thought to play a key role in the respiratory and systemic features of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The aim of the present study was to replicate and extend recent findings in Taiwanese and Caucasian populatio...