Genetic variation in B cell-activating factor of the TNF family (BAFF) and asthma exacerbations among African American subjects.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jaci.2012.04.047 and PMC identifier 3520130.
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Abstract
A BAFF polymorphism is associated with asthma exacerbations and serum BAFF levels. BAFF expression in vivo increases in natural rhinovirus infection. BAFF may play a role in airway antiviral immunity and impact asthma exacerbation rates.
Medical subject headings
- Black or African American
- Asthma
- B-Cell Activating Factor
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide