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Polymorphisms of genes involved in extracellular matrix remodeling and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Journal of vascular surgery - 1 Jan 2012
Saracini Claudia, Bolli Paola, Sticchi Elena, Pratesi Giovanni, Pulli Raffaele, Sofi Francesco, Pratesi Carlo, Gensini Gian Franco, Abbate Rosanna, Giusti Betti
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has a multifactorial etiology and the relevance of genetic factors is getting increasing interest, in particular those related to the destructive remodeling of extracellular matrix. METHODS: We performed a candidate gene association study of polymorphisms in genes coding matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), tissue inhibitors of MMPs (TIMPs), and elastin (ELN) in AAA. DNA...
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