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Matrix metalloproteinase-2 gene polymorphisms in nasal polyps.
Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery - 1 Aug 2008
Wang Ling-Feng, Chien Chen-Yu, Kuo Wen-Rei, Tai Chin-Feng, Juo Suh-Hang Hank
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To systematically investigate the role of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP2) tagging single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and promoter functional polymorphism in the development of nasal polyps in a Chinese population in Taiwan. DESIGN: We conducted a case-control study in 136 cases of chronic rhinosinusitis with bilateral nasal polyps and 136 controls. Seventeen SNPs were selected, including 16...
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