Gene-environment interactions in asthma.
Arch Dis Child
; 92(11): 1032-5, 2007 Nov.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17954484
ABSTRACT
The underlying pathogenesis of asthma, one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood, is not fully understood. There is a well-documented heritable component to this disease and environmental factors associated with a Westernised lifestyle have also been implicated; recent studies suggest gene-environment interactions are important in the development of this disease. In the absence of a previous review in children, the present report presents the accumulating evidence for gene-environment interactions in asthma pathogenesis. Studies of these interactions in different populations have yielded both expected and unexpected results. This is a new and rapidly developing field where there are currently many more questions than answers.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Asma
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Dis Child
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido