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Matrix metalloproteinase-1 mitral expression and -1607 1G/2G gene promoter polymorphism in mitral chordae tendinae rupture.
Translational research : the journal of laboratory and clinical medicine - 1 May 2013
Lin Tsung-Hsien, Yang Sheau-Fang, Chiu Chaw-Chi, Su Ho-Ming, Wang Chiao-Ling, Voon Wen-Chol, Lai Wen-Ter, Sheu Sheng-Hsiung
Abstract excerpt
Understanding the pathogenesis of mitral chordae tendinae rupture (MCTR) is essential for identification of risk factors. Mitral matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) triggers the signal cascade that instigates cardiac fibrosis, which may be a predisposing factor in MCTR. We investigated associations among MMP1 expression, MMP1 -1607 1G/2G polymorphism and mitral chordae tendinae rupture (MCTR). This study enrolled 185...
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