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Matrix metalloproteinase-1 promoter -1607 1G/2G polymorphism and chronic periodontitis susceptibility: a meta-analysis and systematic review.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Dec 2013
Li Wenyang, Xiao Lin, Hu Jing
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Matrix metalloproteinase-1 promoter -1607 1G/2G (rs1799750) polymorphism have been shown to confer genetic susceptibility to chronic periodontitis (CP), but the results are inconsistent. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A meta-analysis and systematic review was performed to accomplish a more precise estimation of the relationship. RESULTS: Pooled estimates revealed that there was no significant association between...
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