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A functional polymorphism in MMP1 could influence osteomyelitis development.
Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research - 1 Apr 2010
Montes Angel Hugo, Valle-Garay Eulalia, Alvarez Victoria, Pevida Marta, García Pérez Eva, Paz Jose, Meana Alvaro, Asensi Victor
Abstract excerpt
Osteomyelitis (OM) is a bone infection characterized by necrosis and new formation of bone. Because matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) play an important role in bone extracellular matrix remodeling, we investigated the role of some MMP polymorphisms in OM patients. A total of 118 OM patients and 300 blood donors were genotyped for the polymorphisms of MMP1 (-1607 1G/2G) and MMP13 (-77A/G). Levels of MMPs (-1, -2, -3,...
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