Targeted sequencing of lung function loci in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cases and controls

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide; smoking is the main risk factor for COPD, but genetic factors are also relevant contributors. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of the lung function measures used in the diagnosis of COPD have identified...

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Main Authors: Artigas, MarĂ­a Soler, Wain, Louise V., Shrine, Nick, McKeever, Tricia M., Sayers, Ian, Hall, Ian P., Tobin, Martin D.
Format: Article
Published: Public Library of Science 2017
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/40169/