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Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 -1171 5A/6A Polymorphism (rs35068180) is Associated with Risk of Periodontitis.
Scientific reports - 30 Jun 2015
Ding Cheng, Chen Xing, Zhang Peng-tao, Huang Jin-ping, Xu Yan, Chen Ning, Zhong Liang-jun
Abstract excerpt
Matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP3) plays a key role in tissue degradation in periodontitis. The relationship between the MMP3 -1171 5A/6A polymorphism (rs35068180) and periodontitis has been widely studied. However, existing studies have yielded contradictory results. We therefore conducted a meta-analysis to comprehensively investigate these inconclusive findings. Several electronic databases were searched for...
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