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Association of COL4A3 (rs55703767), MMP-9 (rs17576)and TIMP-1 (rs6609533) gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to type 2 diabetes
9 Feb 2017
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is defined by high levels of glucose in the blood. The collagen IV level is associated with conditions of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. Collagen type IV α3 chain (COL4A3) is a structural protein of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP‑9) is an enzyme that degrades the extracellular matrix and its activity is moderated by TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1...
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