LTC4 synthase polymorphism is associated with lung function in children with asthma

W. D. Carroll, A. A. Fryer, R. C. Strange, F. Child, W. Lenney (Stoke-on-Trent, Keele, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Mechanisms in allergic diseases
Session: Mechanisms in allergic diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1047
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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