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Associations between various possible promoter polymorphisms of MMPs genes and endometriosis risk: a meta-analysis.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 Oct 2016
Yang Huijun, Liu Jiaojing, Fan Yuanyuan, Guo Qinghui, Ge Li, Yu Na, Zheng Xuan, Dou Yanping, Zheng Shicun
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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common, benign gynecological disorder affecting life quality of reproductive-aged women. Several polymorphisms in the promoter regions of the MMPs genes have been reported that were related to endometriosis risk. However, there are many contradictory conclusions, and no meta-analysis focused on this association systematically. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the associations between various...
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