Shared and distinct genetic determinants between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other pulmonary traits

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare lung disease characterised by the deposit of scar tissue on the lung epithelium, reduced lung function and poor prognosis (median survival 3 years). Despite environmental and genetic factors being reported as associated with IPF, the pathogenesis of IPF...

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Main Author: Allen, Richard James
Other Authors: Tobin, Martin ; Wain, Louise
Published: University of Leicester 2018
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.745867