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Association of a matrix metallopeptidase 1 gene polymorphism with long-term outcome of thoracic aortic aneurysm.
International journal of molecular medicine - 1 Jan 2012
Kato Kimihiko, Tokuda Yoshiyuki, Inagaki Naohiko, Yoshida Tetsuro, Fujimaki Tetsuo, Oguri Mitsutoshi, Hibino Takeshi, Yokoi Kiyoshi, Murohara Toyoaki, Yamada Yoshiji
Abstract excerpt
Although genetic variants are thought to contribute to the development of thoracic aortic aneurysm including dissection (TAA), it remains unclear whether gene polymorphisms are associated with the long-term outcome of TAA. The purpose of the present study was to identify genetic variants associated with the long-term outcome of medically treated patients with TAA. A total of 103 medically-treated patients with...
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