The genetic and epigenetic landscapes of the epithelium in asthma
Asthma is a global health problem with increasing prevalence. The airway epithelium is the initial barrier against inhaled noxious agents or aeroallergens. In asthma, the airway epithelium suffers from structural and functional abnormalities and as such, is more susceptible to normally innocuous env...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2016
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5034566/ |