Association of Ugrp2 gene polymorphisms with adenoid hypertrophy in the pediatric population


Atilla M. H., Ozdas S., Ozdas T., Bastimur S., Muz S. E., Oz I., ...More

BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, vol.84, no.5, pp.599-607, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

Abstract

Introduction: Adenoid hypertrophy is a condition that presents itself as the chronic enlargement of adenoid tissues; it is frequently observed in the pediatric population. The Ugrp2 gene, a member of the secretoglobin superfamily, encodes a low-molecular weight protein that functions in the differentiation of upper airway epithelial cells. However, little is known about the association of Ugrp2 genetic variations with adenoid hypertrophy.