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Matrix metalloproteinase-9 promoter gene polymorphism (-1562C>T) in nasal polyposis.
American journal of rhinology & allergy - 1 Jan 2000
Erbek Selim S, Yurtcu Erkan, Erbek Seyra, Sahin Feride I
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 increases in nasal polyp tissues. However, the impact of MMP-9 genotypes on the development of nasal polyposis (NP) is unknown. The aim of this study was to examine a potential association of MMP-9 promoter gene polymorphism with the deve...
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