Ralf J.P. van der Valk, Eskil Kreiner‐Møller, Marjolein N. Kooijman, Mònica Guxens et al.
Common genetic variants have been identified for adult height, but not much is known about the genetics of skeletal growth in early life. To identify common genetic variants that influence fetal skeletal growth, we meta-analyzed 22 genome-wide association studies (Stage 1; N = 28 459). We identified...
Stefan Karrasch, Claudia Flexeder, Jürgen Behr, Rolf Holle et al.
BACKGROUND: The diagnostic use of lung function using spirometry depends on the validity of reference equations. A multitude of spirometric prediction values have been published, but in most of these studies older age groups are underrepresented. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to estab...
Debby Ngo, Katherine Pratte, Claudia Flexeder, Hans Petersen et al.
Abstract Rationale Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex disease characterized by airway obstruction and accelerated lung function decline. Our understanding of systemic protein biomarkers associated with COPD remains incomplete. Objectives To determine what proteins and pathways...