A functional polymorphism in the <it>SPINK5 </it>gene is associated with asthma in a Chinese Han Population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mutation in <it>SPINK5 </it>causes Netherton syndrome, a rare recessive skin disease that is accompanied by severe atopic manifestations including atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, asthma, high serum IgE and hypereosi...

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Main Authors: Li Huaichen, Wang Pin, Li Jisheng, Zhang Wenjing, Xia Yu, Liu Qiji, Wei Chunhua, Gong Yaoqin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/59