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Vascular endothelial growth factor gene variations as a risk predictor in disc degeneration.
Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - 1 Jan 2000
Amaro Aline, Guerra Ana Beatriz, Defino Matheus Pippa, Vieira Luiz Angelo, Peluso Carla, Bianco Bianca, Rodrigues Luciano Miller Reis
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the frequency of polymorphisms in the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene, as well as to identify a potential risk haplotype among the polymorphic regions in this gene in patients with disc degeneration and in the Control Group. METHODS: This study analyzed a total of 217 individuals distributed into the Disc Degeneration and Control Groups. Peripheral blood was collected from...
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