Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: RECENT FINDINGS: SUMMARY: The pathogenesis of both idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and familial idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis remains unclear. A consistent genetic basis has not yet been demonstrated in all cases. Other factors, including variable gene expression, co-carriage of other modifying genes and environmental stimuli, particularly cigarette smoke, significantly contribute to disease expression.
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Authors | J Shirine Allam, Andrew H Limper |
Journal | Current opinion in pulmonary medicine
(Curr Opin Pulm Med)
Vol. 12
Issue 5
Pg. 312-7
(Sep 2006)
ISSN: 1070-5287 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16926644
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
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Topics |
- Humans
- Pedigree
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
(diagnosis, genetics, metabolism)
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