Combined Analysis of EPHX1, GSTP1, GSTM1 and GSTT1 Gene Polymorphisms in Relation to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk and Lung Function Impairment

Smoking is considered as the major causal factor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Nevertheless, a minority of chronic heavy cigarette smokers develops COPD. This suggests important contribution of other factors such as genetic predisposing. Our objective was to investigate combined r...

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Main Authors: Lakhdar, Ramzi, Denden, Sabri, Knani, Jalel, Leban, Nadia, Daimi, Houria, Hassine, Mohsen, Lefranc, Gérard, Chibani, Jemni Ben, Khelil, Amel Haj
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: IOS Press 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3825482/