Publications by authors named "Vito J Mantese"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the genetic and environmental risk factors for asthma by analyzing data from 5,416 individuals of different ethnic backgrounds, including European American, African American, and Latino ancestry, and replicating findings in 12,649 additional individuals.
- - Researchers identified five genetic loci linked to asthma susceptibility, confirming four previously known associations and discovering a new one at the PYHIN1 gene, specific to individuals of African descent.
- - The findings highlight that while some genetic risk factors for asthma are consistent across various ancestries, there are also specific associations that vary depending on ethnic background, suggesting a complex genetic landscape for the disease.
