Is there any genetic testing available for the CDHR3 receptor?
This receptor is known to cause increased susceptibility to rhinovirus infection
Answer from: at Academic Institution
A common variant in CDHR3, Cys529Tyr, leads to susceptibility to a variety of respiratory symptoms, including symptomatic rhinovirus, asthma, chronic rhino sinusitis and more. Depending on the ethnic background, between 15%-35% of the population carries at least one copy. There are no clinical uses ...