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Association between polymorphism of MMP-1 promoter and the susceptibility to anterior disc displacement and temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Nov 2015
Luo Shufang, Deng Mohong, Long Xing, Li Jian, Xu Liqin, Fang Wei
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation of the polymorphism of MMP-1 promoter (-1607 1G/2G) with the susceptibility to anterior disc displacement (ADD) and temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJ OA). METHODS: A total of 185 healthy individuals (group A), 141 unilateral ADDWR patients (group B), and 321 unilateral ADDWOR patients (group C) were included in the investigation. Group C included 115 patients...
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