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Association of SELE genotypes/haplotypes with sE-selectin levels in Taiwanese individuals: interactive effect of MMP9 level.
BMC medical genetics - 29 Nov 2012
Wu Semon, Hsu Lung-An, Teng Ming-Sheng, Lin Jeng-Feng, Chang Hsien-Hsun, Sun Yu-Chen, Chen Hsuan-Pu, Ko Yu-Lin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: E-selectin is implicated in various inflammatory processes and related disorders. We aimed to investigate the role of SELE-gene genotypes/haplotypes on plasma levels of MMP9 and sE-selectin in Taiwanese individuals. METHODS: Five hundred twenty individuals were enrolled. Seven tagging SELE single nucleotide polymorphisms were analyzed. RESULTS: SELE genotypes were found associated with MMP9 and...
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