Late Breaking Abstract: FAM13A gene confers reduced risk of COPD and lung cancer in current and former smokers

R. Young, R. Hopkins, B. Hay, C. Whittington, G. Gamble (Auckland, New Zealand)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Lung cancer, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis: the genetic approach
Session: Lung cancer, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis: the genetic approach
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3547
Disease area: Airway diseases

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