The TNFalpha gene relates to clinical phenotype in alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.
BACKGROUND: 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 poor replication of previous genetic studies. This stu...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2008
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