Genetic evidence linking lung cancer and COPD: a new perspective

Epidemiological studies indicate that tobacco smoke exposure accounts for nearly 90% of cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. However, genetic factors may explain why 10%–30% of smokers develop these complications. This perspective reviews the evidence suggesting tha...

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Autores principales: Young, Robert P, Hopkins, Raewyn J, Gamble, Gregory D, Etzel, Carol, El-Zein, Randa, Crapo, James D
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2011
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Perspectives
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3681182/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23776371
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/TACG.S20083

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3681182/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23776371
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/TACG.S20083

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