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Matrix metalloproteinase-1 polymorphism (-1607G) and disease severity in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in Taiwan.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Hsieh Meng-Heng, Chou Pai-Chien, Chou Chun-Liang, Ho Shu-Chuan, Joa Wen-Ching, Chen Li-Fei, Sheng Te-Fang, Lin Horng-Chyuan, Wang Tsai-Yu, Chang Po-Jui, Wang Chun-Hua, Kuo Han-Pin
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Bronchiectasis is characterized by an irreversible dilatation of bronchi and is associated with lung fibrosis. MMP-1 polymorphism may alter its transcriptional activity, and differentially modulate bronchial destruction and lung fibrosis. DESIGN: To investigate the association of MMP-1 polymorphisms with disease severity in non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis patients, 51 normal subjects and 113...
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