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Genetic polymorphism in allergy and asthma

The impact of genetic factors on the pathogenesis of allergy and asthma is currently an area of intense investigation. Although epidemiological studies find more and more genes that are likely to contribute to allergic inflammation, functional studies of the mechanisms that link genetic variation wi...

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Published in:Current opinion in immunology 2003-12, Vol.15 (6), p.609-613
Main Author: Vercelli, Donata
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Language:English
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Summary:The impact of genetic factors on the pathogenesis of allergy and asthma is currently an area of intense investigation. Although epidemiological studies find more and more genes that are likely to contribute to allergic inflammation, functional studies of the mechanisms that link genetic variation with dysregulation of gene expression and function are hindered by the high frequency of natural variation. The interplay between genes and environment adds another layer of complexity to the determination of allergic phenotypes. The complexity emerging from these studies warrants novel experimental strategies and bolder conceptual paradigms.
ISSN:0952-7915
1879-0372
DOI:10.1016/j.coi.2003.09.005