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[Association between matrix metalloproteinase-8 -799C/T polymorphism and instability of carotid plaque].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Feb 2012
Wang Wan-fen, Wang Feng, Zhu Min, Huang Jie, Zhou Yuan-lin, Lin Xian-fang, Hu Xiao-fei, Li Wei-ling, Zhang Xi-liu, Jin Xiao-ping
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between a -799C/T polymorphism in the promotor region of matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) gene and instability of carotid plaque in Chinese Han population. METHODS: A total of 451 acute infarction patients from the Department of Neurology of Taizhou Hospital were divided into carotid vulnerable plaque group and carotid stable plaque group according to the results of...
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