Genetics, atopy asthma

Asthma is a complex disease which is due to the interaction of an unknown number of genes with strong environmental factors. Segregation analysis suggests the presence of major genes underlying asthma and atopy. Different genetic effects have been recognized which predispose to generalized atopy, or...

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Main Author: William O.C.M. Cookson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1996-01-01
Series:Allergology International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015316129