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Matrix metalloproteinase-1 and matrix metalloproteinase-3 gene promoter polymorphisms are associated with carotid artery stenosis.
Stroke - 1 Oct 2002
Ghilardi Giorgio, Biondi Maria Luisa, DeMonti Marco, Turri Olivia, Guagnellini Emma, Scorza Roberto
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of enzymes that are important in the resorption of extracellular matrix and are involved in atherogenesis. Recently, 2 common polymorphisms on MMP-1 (1G/2G) and MMP-3 (5A/6A) gene promoters have been described. The aim of t...
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