Joint effects of smoking during pregnancy and polymorphisms in the MBL2 gene on cord blood levels of mannose-binding lectin

O. Fuchs, S. Michel, L.J. Schlapbach, S. Gallati, P. Latzin, M. Kabesch, U. Frey (Bern, Switzerland; Hanover, Germany; Brisbane, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - New insights into respiratory infections in children
Session: New insights into respiratory infections in children
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2947
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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