Leukotriene C4 synthase polymorphism does not associate with clinical response to leukotriene receptor antagonists in persistent asthma

G. P. Currie, J. J. Lima, J. E. Sylvester, D. K. C. Lee, W. J. R. Cockburn, B. J. Lipworth (Dundee, United Kingdom; Jacksonville, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Steroid and other anti-inflammatory agents
Session: Steroid and other anti-inflammatory agents
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1905
Disease area: Airway diseases

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