Abstract
We report that Individuals carrying the CCR5 Delta 32 mutation, a naturally occurring variant of the C-C chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5), are at reduced risk of developing asthma, These data suggest a possible explanation for the high prevalence of this mutation in the general population.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1264-1265 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | The Lancet |
Volume | 354 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- HIV-1 INFECTION
- CHEMOKINES
- GENE