The genetics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant cause of global morbidity and mortality. Previous studies have shown that COPD aggregates in families, suggesting a genetic predisposition to airflow obstruction. Many candidate genes have been assesse...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-01-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr34 |