The role of <it>IREB2 </it>and transforming growth factor beta-1 genetic variants in COPD: a replication case-control study

• Main Authors: Stolk Jan (Author), MacNee William (Author), Keatings Vera (Author), Donnelly Seamas C (Author), Millar Ann B (Author), Morgan Kevin (Author), Rabinovich Roberto (Author), Roca Josep (Author), Guetta-Baranes Tamar (Author), Alsaegh Aiman (Author), Lotya Juzer (Author), Daly Leslie (Author), Chappell Sally L (Author), Hiemstra Pieter S (Author), Miniati Massimo (Author), Monti Simonetta (Author), O'Connor Clare M (Author), Kalsheker Noor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Genetic factors are known to contribute to COPD susceptibility and these factors are not fully understood. Conflicting results have been reported for many genetic studies of candidate genes based on their role in the disease. Genome-...