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Maternal asthma and offspring methylation EWAS Meta-analysis of PACE cohorts
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Organisation name
University of Bristol
Organisation sector
Academic Institute
Applicant name(s)
Raquel GranellKlaus BønnelykkeProfessorHanna ElliottDr
Safe Projects
Project ID
B3719
Lay summary
Background Asthma is a highly heritable disease with parental asthma being the strongest known risk factor for asthma in the offspring. Maternal asthma is a stronger risk factor than paternal asthma suggesting a role of epigenetic effects. Furthermore, clinical studies have suggested that parental effects might be sex-specific.
Latest approval date
16/02/2021