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A promoter polymorphism of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 gene is associated with severity of thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Spine - 1 Jan 2012
Jiang Jun, Qian Bangping, Mao Saihu, Zhao Qinghua, Qiu Xusheng, Liu Zhen, Qiu Yong
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STUDY DESIGN: A genetic association study of the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) gene with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in a Chinese population. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a promoter polymorphism of the TIMP-2 gene correlates with the occurrence and curve severity of AIS patients. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Previous studies have suggested that genetic factors play an important role...
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