Article
Matrix metalloproteinases gene variants in idiopathic disseminated bronchiectasis.
Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research - 1 Mar 2009
Stankovic Marija, Nikolic Aleksandra, Divac Aleksandra, Rakicevic Ljiljana, Tomovic Andrija, Mitic-Milikic Marija, Nagorni-Obradovic Ljudmila, Grujic Milan, Petrovic-Stanojevic Natasa, Andjelic-Jelic Marina, Dopudja-Pantic Vesna, Radojkovic Dragica
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The excess of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) might be associated with the airways destruction or dilatation in bronchiectasis. The functional promoter polymorphisms of MMP1 and MMP9 genes, involved in the extracellular matrix remodeling, might increase the expression of MMPs leading to the development of bronchiectasis. METHODS: Detection of MMP1 G-1607GG and MMP9 C-1562T gene variants was performed...
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