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Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) gene polymorphism and MMP-9 plasma levels in primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) - 1 Dec 2004
Hulkkonen J, Pertovaara M, Antonen J, Pasternack A, Hurme M, Pöllänen P, Lehtimäki T
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether plasma matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) and MMP9 (-1562C-->T) polymorphism have an effect on the disease phenotype in primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS). METHODS: Plasma MMP-9 concentrations and polymorphism of the MMP9 gene were analysed in 66 patients with pSS. These data were studied in relation to the clinical data of the patients. The genetic data of patients were compared...
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