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Asthma genetics: pitfalls and triumphs

Abstract

Asthma is a complex genetic disorder. Significant progress has been made in identifying genes that convey risk of development and expression of the asthma phenotype. This review critically examines the approaches that have been used, the successes achieved and the difficulties that have been encountered. The multi-factorial nature of the disease and the complex interplay of the various risk factors with one another have highlighted the importance of adequate power and study design in pinpointing genes of real interest.

Acceptance Date Feb 5, 2005
Publication Date Feb 5, 2005
Journal Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
Print ISSN 1526-0542
Publisher Elsevier
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prrv.2004.11.007
Keywords asthma; genetics; parent of origin effects
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prrv.2004.11.007

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