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Summary of the processes leading to gene-air pollution interaction effects in asthma. Inhaled particulate and gaseous components and allergens activate inflammatory and oxidative stress-related pathways in the airways. Genetic variation may result in allele-specific air pollution-related epigenetic modifications of genes involved in the development of asthma.
