A m e r i c a' s H e a l t h S e a r c h E n g i n e
A m e r i c a' s H e a l t h S e a r c h E n g i n e
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Definition of Asthma susceptibility geneAsthma susceptibility gene: One of the genes that predisposes a person to asthma. A new gene family that plays a major role in asthma susceptibility has been identified. This gene family located at chromosome 5q23-35 is called Tim or Tapr. It controls the development of airway hyperreactivity and the T cell production of interleukin 4 and 13. TIM-1 is also the receptor of the hepatitis A virus. This may explain the fact that hepatitis A virus infection decreases the chance asthma will develop. Common Misspellings: ashma susceptibility gene |
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