Reduced MBD2 expression enhances airway inflammation in bronchial epithelium in COPD.

Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis · 2018 · PMC5836663 · PMID 29535511

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failed to reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

MBD2 expression showed a tendency to decrease in non-COPD smokers compared to non-smokers; however, it failed to reach statistical significance.

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