Article
Association of a functional polymorphism in the matrix metalloproteinase-12 promoter region with systemic sclerosis in an Italian population.
The Journal of rheumatology - 1 Sept 2010
Manetti Mirko, Ibba-Manneschi Lidia, Fatini Cinzia, Guiducci Serena, Cuomo Giovanna, Bonino Claudia, Bazzichi Laura, Liakouli Vasiliki, Giacomelli Roberto, Abbate Rosanna, Bombardieri Stefano, Montecucco Carlomaurizio, Valentini Gabriele, Matucci-Cerinic Marco
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possible implication of the matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) gene in the genetic predisposition to systemic sclerosis (SSc) susceptibility and clinical phenotype. METHODS: The MMP-12 rs2276109 A/G functional polymorphism was selected as a genetic marker and genot...
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