Fetal sensitivity to testosterone, left-handedness and development of bronchial asthma: a new approach.
Med Hypotheses
; 62(1): 143-5, 2004.
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ABSTRACT
In contrast to Geschwind, Behan and Galaburda (GBG) theory, there is strong evidence that inheritance through maternal line is responsible for the coexistence of asthma and left-handedness early in childhood. A new model that incorporates GBG's theory and maternal inheritance is proposed. This hypothesis suggests that maternal atopy is the most important factor in the evolution of asthma and that GBG's theory applies mainly in childhood. An inherited enhanced sensitivity of fetus to testosterone may be the underlying mechanism that leads to the development of bronchial asthma.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Efeitos Tardios da Exposição Pré-Natal
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Asma
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Testosterona
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Lateralidade Funcional
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Med Hypotheses
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Grécia