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Association of metalloproteinase gene polymorphisms with systemic sclerosis in the European Caucasian population.
The Journal of rheumatology - 1 Mar 2010
Wipff Julien, Dieude Philippe, Avouac Jerome, Tiev Kiet, Hachulla Eric, Cracowski Jean-Luc, Diot Elizabeth, Sibilia Jean, Mouthon Luc, Meyer Olivier, Kahan Andre, Boileau Catherine, Allanore Yannick
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OBJECTIVE: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is classified among the complex genetic disorders and is characterized by massive extracellular matrix deposits. These may be due to overactivation of transforming growth factor ss that may be in part a result of abnormal remodeling of extracellular matrix and...
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