Tag: Genes
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Cysteinyl Leukotrienes Pathway Genes, Atopic Asthma and Drug Response: From Population Isolates to Large Genome-Wide Association Studies.
Related Articles Cysteinyl Leukotrienes Pathway Genes, Atopic Asthma and Drug Response: From Population Isolates to Large Genome-Wide Association Studies. Front Pharmacol. 2016;7:299 Authors: Thompson MD, Capra V, Clunes MT, Rovati GE, Stankova J, Maj MC, Duffy DL Abstract Genetic variants associated with asthma pathogenesis and altered response to drug therapy are discussed. Many studies implicate…
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Newly found genes affecting allergies and asthma could provide new drug targets – HSPH News
HSPH News Newly found genes affecting allergies and asthma could provide new drug targetsHSPH NewsBoston, MA – Allergies affect 30% of people around the world and asthma afflicts 10% of all children. Now, a new study has uncovered more than 30 genes that have strong effects on allergies, asthma, and Immunoglobulin E (IgE)—an antibody that…
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New genes discovered associated with asthma and allergies – Medical News Today
Medical News Today New genes discovered associated with asthma and allergiesMedical News TodayWhite blood cells from a total of 355 participants with asthma were analyzed. The researchers assessed whether levels of methylation – a process in which genes are rendered inactive through the attachment of methyl molecules to their DNA – were …Epigenetic Study Finds…
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Epigenetic Study Finds Genes Involved in Allergies, Asthma – Newswise (press release)
Drug Discovery & Development Epigenetic Study Finds Genes Involved in Allergies, AsthmaNewswise (press release)Newswise — Researchers from Canada, the UK, Sweden and the US have discovered more than 30 genes that strongly affect an antibody involved in allergies and asthma. Some of the genes could provide targets for drugs to treat those conditions, according …Study Highlights…
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New Genes that Contribute to Asthma Identified – Science World Report
Science World Report New Genes that Contribute to Asthma IdentifiedScience World ReportFor this study, researchers focused on memory cells in asthmatic disease that develop abnormally in asthma patients. These cells are responsible for quickly responding to foreign substances known as antigens that a host has been previously exposed to.Researchers identify new genes that likely contribute…
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Researchers identify new genes that likely contribute to asthma – News-Medical.net
Researchers identify new genes that likely contribute to asthmaNews-Medical.netIn a study published yesterday in the scientific journal Nature Immunology, a group at the La Jolla Institute (LJI) led by Pandurangan Vijayanand, Ph.D. identify new genes that likely contribute to asthma, a disease that currently affects over 200 …and more » View full post on asthma –…
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Team develops new approach to identify genes poised to respond in asthma … – Medical Xpress
Team develops new approach to identify genes poised to respond in asthma …Medical XpressIn a study published yesterday in the scientific journal Nature Immunology, a group at the La Jolla Institute (LJI) led by Pandurangan Vijayanand, Ph.D. identify new genes that likely contribute to asthma, a disease that currently affects over 200 …and more » View…
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LJI develops new approach to identify genes poised to respond in asthma patients – Science Codex
LJI develops new approach to identify genes poised to respond in asthma patientsScience CodexSAN DIEGO – July 8, 2014 In a study published yesterday in the scientific journal Nature Immunology, a group at the La Jolla Institute (LJI) led by Pandurangan Vijayanand, Ph.D. identify new genes that likely contribute to asthma, a disease that …and…
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Researchers identify main genes responsible for asthma attacks in children – YottaFire
Researchers identify main genes responsible for asthma attacks in childrenYottaFireAn international team spearheaded by researchers from the University of Copenhagen has identified the genes that put some children at particularly high risk of serious asthma attacks, including one not previously suspected of being implicated in the … View full post on asthma – Google News
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Research Uncovers Gene’s Contribution to Asthma Susceptibility – YottaFire
YottaFire Research Uncovers Gene's Contribution to Asthma SusceptibilityYottaFireAsthma New research from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has uncovered the role gene ORMDL3 plays in the disease asthma. ORMDL3, a gene recently linked to asthma susceptibility, has now been linked to the body's … View full post on asthma – Google News