Gender-Dependent Effect of GSTM1 Genotype on Childhood Asthma Associated with Prenatal Tobacco Smoke Exposure

It remains unclear whether the GSTM1 genotype interacts with tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) in asthma development. This study aimed to investigate the interactions among GSTM1 genotype, gender, and prenatal TSE with regard to childhood asthma development. In a longitudinal birth cohort in Taiwan, 756...

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Main Authors: Chih-Chiang Wu, Chia-Yu Ou, Jen-Chieh Chang, Te-Yao Hsu, Ho-Chang Kuo, Chieh-An Liu, Chih-Lu Wang, Chia-Ju Chuang, Hau Chuang, Hsiu-Mei Liang, Kuender D. Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/769452