Airflow Obstruction in Adults with Williams Syndrome and Mice with Elastin Insufficiency

Airflow Obstruction in Adults with Williams Syndrome and Mice with Elastin Insufficiency

Williams–Beuren syndrome (WS) results from the deletion of 25–27 coding genes, including elastin (<i>ELN</i>), on human chromosome 7q11.23. Elastin provides recoil to tissues; emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have been linked to its destruction. Consequently, we hypoth...

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Main Authors: Elise K. Kronquist, Maninder Kaur, Leah M. Gober, Russell H. Knutsen, Yi-Ping Fu, Zu-Xi Yu, Danielle R. Donahue, Marcus Y. Chen, Sharon Osgood, Neelam Raja, Mark D. Levin, Amisha Barochia, Beth A. Kozel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
Williams Beuren syndrome
pulmonary function tests
air trapping
obstructive pulmonary disease
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/6/1438

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