Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · View the paper (DOI)
A new study by University of Chicago researchers found epigenetic differences in airway cells of patients with asthma who have asthmatic mothers, contributing to the development of severe asthma. The findings suggest that impaired immune responses may be an underlying cause of lack of therapeutic response to corticosteroids.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Researchers find epigenetic changes during pregnancy may contribute to the development of asthma
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Article 1
University of Chicago · Jun 6, 2022 · first to report
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Article 2
University of Chicago Medical Center · Jun 6, 2022