Article
MMP-1 promoter gene polymorphism and susceptibility to chronic periodontitis in a Chinese population.
Tissue antigens - 1 Jul 2006
Cao Z, Li C, Zhu G
Abstract excerpt
A single nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter region of -1607 bp of the human MMP-1 gene has been found to be associated with an increased risk of various inflammatory diseases and cancer metastasis. This study aimed to evaluate the association between the MMP-1 promoter gene polymorphism and chronic periodontitis susceptibility and/or severity in a Chinese population. Genomic DNA was obtained from whole blood...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
