The Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for Postgraduate Studies at the University of Baghdad held a discussion of the master’s thesis by student Doaa Fawzi Ahmed, titled: “The Role of Gene Expression of miR-223 and Let-7a and the Level of Interleukin-13 in the Development of Allergic Asthma in Children,” under the supervision of Professor Dr. Basma Qasim Al-Saadi.
The study aimed to determine the gene expression of miR-223-3p, miR-223-5p, and miR-Let-7a in patients with acute asthma, analyze the levels of interleukin-13 (IL-13) in the serum of children with asthma, and examine the role of these markers in the onset of asthma.
One of the key findings of the study was the high prevalence of asthma among children aged 1–5 years.
It also showed that allergic asthma can be triggered by factors beyond allergens, such as colds, dry air, respiratory infections, smoking, and air pollution.
The study concluded that asthma cases are more common during the winter season compared to other times of the year.
It recorded a higher prevalence of allergic asthma among males (65%) compared to females (35%).
The study revealed an
