The TNFalpha gene relates to clinical phenotype in alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Genetic variation may underlie phenotypic variation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in subjects with and without alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). Genotype specific sub-phenotypes are likely and may underlie the...

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Main Authors: Newby Paul R, Bayley Darren L, Simmonds Matthew J, Wood Alice M, Gough Stephen C, Stockley Robert A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/52