Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Is a functional polymorphism in the promoter region of the cyclooxygenase-2 gene associated with asthma and atopy in an Australian population?
Answer: Although the -765G>C polymorphism may have lower promoter activity and result in decreased COX-2 expression, it is not associated with asthma, disease severity, AIA or atopy in this Australian population.
Output (English): no