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Genetic polymorphisms of matrix metalloproteinase 12 and 13 genes are implicated in endometriosis progression.
Human reproduction (Oxford, England) - 1 May 2008
Borghese Bruno, Chiche Jean-Daniel, Vernerey Déwi, Chenot Claire, Mir Olivier, Bijaoui Gérard, Bonaiti-Pellié Catherine, Chapron Charles
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BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) may contribute to endometriosis. We tested whether eight functional polymorphisms of these genes could modify the risk of endometriosis. METHODS: In this case-control study, 227 endometriosis and 241 controls were genotyped for MMP1 -1607 1G/2G, MMP2 -1575 G/A (MMP2.1), -1306 C/T (MMP2.2), MMP3 -1612 5A/6A, MMP7 -153 C/T (MMP7.1), -181 A/G (MMP7.2), MMP12 -82 A/G and...
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