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Association of MMP-3 (-1612 5A/6A) polymorphism with knee osteoarthritis in Thai population.
Rheumatology international - 1 Feb 2013
Honsawek Sittisak, Malila Somkiat, Yuktanandana Pongsak, Tanavalee Aree, Deepaisarnsakul Benjamad, Parvizi Javad
Abstract excerpt
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disorder resulting in destruction of articular cartilage, osteophyte formation, and subchondral bone sclerosis. In recent years, numerous genetic factors have been identified and implicated in causing osteoarthritis. One such genetic defect is a single nucleotide polymorphism at position -1612 of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) promoter region, known to lead to three...
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