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Polymorphisms in matrix metalloproteinase-1, -9 and -12 genes and the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a Korean population.
Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases - 1 Jan 2010
Lee Shin-Yup, Kim Min-Jung, Kang Hyo-Gyung, Yoo Seung-Soo, Choi Yi-Young, Lee Won-Kee, Cha Seung-Ick, Kim Chang-Ho, Jung Tae-Hoon, Park Jae-Yong
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BACKGROUND: Although a few studies have been conducted to evaluate the association of polymorphisms in matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) genes with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the results have been inconsistent. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association of 3 polymorphisms of MMP genes (MMP-1 -1607G-->GG, MMP-9 -1562C-->T and MMP-12 N357S), which have been reported to be associated with...
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