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MATN3 gene polymorphism is associated with osteoarthritis in Chinese Han population: a community-based case-control study.
TheScientificWorldJournal - 1 Jan 2012
Gu Jiaao, Rong Jiesheng, Guan Fulin, Jiang Liying, Tao Shuqing, Guan Guofa, Tao Tianzun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The matrilin, especially matrilin-3 (MATN3), are reported to play important roles in the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis (OA). To explore the relationship between MATN3 SNP6 (rs8176070) and primary OA, we conducted a community-based case-control study. METHODS: A total of 732 community residents aged 40-84 years participated in the community-based study in Northeast China. After taking physical and...
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