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Associations between matrix metalloproteinase gene polymorphisms and glaucoma susceptibility: a meta-analysis.
BMC ophthalmology - 21 Apr 2017
Wu Ming-Yue, Wu Yang, Zhang Yong, Liu Cai-Yun, Deng Chun-Yan, Peng Le, Zhou Lan
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BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) polymorphisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma risk. However, the results were controversial. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the precise associations between MMPs polymorphisms and glaucoma risk. METHODS: Related studies were reviewed by searching electronic databases within four databases. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals...
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