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Human beta-defensin-1 rs2738047 polymorphism is associated with shisha smoking risk among Saudi population
Human β-defensin (HBD), a member of the antimicrobial peptides, is essential for respiratory epithelial cells’ microbial defense, and is affected by cigarette smoking (CS). Its expression is upregulated by stimulation from microbes or inflammation. Genetic polymorphisms in the HBD-1 gene have been i...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8025738/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33826097 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13660-9 |