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MMP-1 and MMP-3 polymorphism and arrhythmia recurrence after electrical cardioversion in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation.
Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.) - 1 Jan 2011
Lombardi Federico, Belletti Sebastiano, Battezzati Pier Maria, Pacciolla Rosana, Biondi Maria Luisa
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Cardiac extracellular matrix structure is largely under the control of the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) whose activity maintains a balance between connective tissue synthesis and degradation. MMP gene polymorphisms, by modifying the level of gene expression, may affect atrial stru...
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