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[Association of matrix metalloproteinase-3 serum level and the promoter 5A/6A polymorphism of the MMP-3 gene with atherosclerotic cerebral infarction].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Dec 2008
Huang Xiaoya, Zhu Min, Jin Xiaoping, Zhang Danhong, Wang Linzhi, Ye Zusen
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) serum level and the promoter 5A/6A polymorphism of the MMP-3 gene with atherosclerotic cerebral infarction (ACI) in a Chinese Han population. METHODS: Two hundred and fifteen patients with acute ACI from the Department of Neurology of Taizhou Hospital and 226 healthy controls were included in the study. Serum MMP-3 level was measured...
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