Researchers identify gene linked to inherited form of fatal lung disease
Friday, December 19, 2008 - 14:28
in Health & Medicine
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have determined that a mutation in a gene known for its role in defending the lungs against invading pathogens is responsible for some inherited cases of a lethal lung disease affecting older adults. The same mutation may also be associated with lung cancer, the researchers said.
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