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A polymorphism at -1607 2G in the matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) increased risk of sudden deafness in Korean population but not at -519A/G in MMP-1.
The Laryngoscope - 1 Jan 2011
Nam Sung-Il, Yu Gyeong-Im, Kim Hak-Jae, Park Kyoung-Ok, Chung Joo-Ho, Ha Eunyoung, Shin Dong-Hoon
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) is associated with a risk of inflammatory disease and cancer invasion. Two common etiologies for sudden deafness (SD) are circulatory disturbance and inflammation. The present study aimed to investigate whether MMP-1 polymorphisms are asso...
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