Abstract / Description of output
Genome-wide association studies have shown significant associations between variants near hedgehog interacting protein HHIP, FAM13A, and cholinergic nicotinic acetylcholine receptor CHRNA3/5 with increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in smokers; however, the disease mechanisms behind these associations are not well understood.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1498-505 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine |
Volume | 182 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- COPD exacerbations
- nicotine addiction
- high-resolution CT
- genetic association analysis
- emphysema