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Polymorphisms of MMP-3 and TIMP-4 genes affect angiographic coronary plaque progression in non-diabetic and type 2 diabetic patients.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 1 Jul 2009
Chen Qiu Jing, Lu Lin, Peng Wen Hui, Hu Jian, Yan Xiao Xiang, Wang Ling Jie, Zhang Qi, Zhang Rui Yan, Shen Wei Feng
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BACKGROUND: This study examined whether genetic variants of matrix metallopeptidases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs) were associated with angiographic coronary plaque progression (PP) in type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic patients. METHODS: Four hundred and ninety-nine patients were grou...
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