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Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and (MMP-8) gene polymorphisms promote increase and remodeling of the collagen III and V in posterior tibial tendinopathy.
Histology and histopathology - 1 Sept 2018
Diniz-Fernandes Tulio, Godoy-Santos Alexandre Leme, Santos Maria Cristina, Pontin Pedro, Pereira Caio Augusto Alves, Jardim Yuri Justi, Velosa Ana Paula Pereira, Maffulli Nicola, Teodoro Walcy Rosolia, Capelozzi Vera Luiza
Abstract excerpt
Posterior tibial tendinopathy (PTT) can lead to acquired flatfoot in adults. Many patients develop PTT without any identifiable risk factors. Molecular changes in extracellular matrix (ECM) and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) polymorphism may influence the risk of developing PTT. We aim to investigate the association between matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and (MMP-8) gene polymorphisms with changes in collagen...
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