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Association of MicroRNA-146a and MicroRNA-149 Polymorphisms With Strokes in Asian Populations: An Updated Meta-Analysis.
Angiology - 1 Nov 2017
Du Jiaxiu, Cui Chuanju, Zhang Shuling, Yang Xiaopeng, Lou Jiyu
Abstract excerpt
Strokes are a major cause of disability and death worldwide. An association between microRNA-146a (miR-146a) and miR-149 polymorphisms and strokes was inconclusive. This meta-analysis aimed to reevaluate the strength of the association by searching online databases and retrieving relevant case-control studies published between 2000 and 2016. Nine articles including 8 on miR-146a rs2910164 G/C and 3 on miR-149...
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