Article
The polymorphisms of the MMP-1 and the MMP-3 genes and the risk of pelvic organ prolapse.
International urogynecology journal - 1 Jun 2013
Skorupski Paweł, Jankiewicz Katarzyna, Miotła Paweł, Marczak Małgorzata, Kulik-Rechberger Beata, Rechberger Tomasz
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: To investigate the associations between single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) type 1G/2G at position -1607/-1608 of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1 gene and SNP type 5A/6A at position -1612/-1617 of the MMP-3 gene and the development of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women. METHODS: 133 patients with symptomatic POP were included in the study group. The control group consisted of...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
