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Association of matrix metalloproteinase-1 promoter polymorphism with generalized aggressive periodontitis in a Chinese population.
Journal of periodontal research - 1 Dec 2005
Cao Zhengguo, Li Chengzhang, Jin Lijian, Corbet Esmonde F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A single nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter region of -1607 bp of the human matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) gene has been found to be associated with an increased risk of various inflammatory diseases and cancer metastasis. OBJECTIVES: The present study aimed to examine the distribution of MMP-1 genotypes in a group of Chinese subjects with generalized aggressive periodontitis and a group of...
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