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Editorial
. 2006 Nov;61(11):925-7.
doi: 10.1136/thx.2006.064006.

Genetic variability of the beta2 adrenergic receptor and asthma exacerbations

Editorial

Genetic variability of the beta2 adrenergic receptor and asthma exacerbations

S B Liggett. Thorax. 2006 Nov.

Abstract

Predictive value of genetic tests for asthma exacerbations

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