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Matrix metalloproteinase-7 A-181G and its interaction with matrix metalloproteinase-9 C-1562T polymorphism in preeclamptic patients: association with malondialdehyde level and severe preeclampsia.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Jan 2015
Rahimi Ziba, Kazemian Leila, Malek-Khosravi Shohreh, Najafi Farid, Rahimi Zohreh
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PURPOSE: The abnormal activation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) during pregnancy might be involved in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. The aim of present study was to investigate the possible influence of MMP-7 A-181G and its interaction with MMP-9 C- 1562T polymorphism on the risk of preeclampsia and lipid peroxidation level. METHODS: In a case-control study the MMP-7 A-181G and MMP-9 C-1562T polymorphisms...
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