An association analysis to identify genetic variants linked to asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis in a cohort of Sicilian children

An association analysis to identify genetic variants linked to asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis in a cohort of Sicilian children

Abstract Asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis are common chronic diseases in childhood. In this cross-sectional study, we performed a gene association analysis with current asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis in a cohort of Sicilian children aged 10–15 years. Overall, our findings reveal the importance of di...

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Main Authors: Gianluca Sottile, Giuliana Ferrante, Marta Torregrossa, Fabio Cibella, Giovanna Cilluffo, Salvatore Fasola, Riccardo Alessandro, Gregorio Seidita, Giovanni Viegi, Stefania La Grutta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Asthma
Rhino-conjunctivitis
Sicilian children
Genetics
SNPs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-019-0603-4
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Summary:Abstract Asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis are common chronic diseases in childhood. In this cross-sectional study, we performed a gene association analysis with current asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis in a cohort of Sicilian children aged 10–15 years. Overall, our findings reveal the importance of different genetic variants at 4p14, 16p12.1, 17q12, 6p12.2 and 17q21.1, identifying possible candidate genes responsible for susceptibility to asthma and rhino-conjunctivitis.
ISSN:1824-7288

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