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The MMP9 rs17576 A>G polymorphism is associated with increased lumbopelvic pain-intensity in pregnant women.
Scandinavian journal of pain - 26 Jan 2018
Mahmood Aqsa Khalid, Moen Aurora, Stafne Signe Nilssen, Robinson Hilde Stendal, Vøllestad Nina Køpke, Salvesen Kjell Åsmund, Mørkved Siv, Gjerstad Johannes
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) is an enzyme that may affect degradation of several extracellular matrix (ECM) components in the pelvic ligaments during pregnancy. Previous studies indicate that genetic variations in the gene encoding MMP9 may affect the enzymatic activity. One such genetic variant is a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), rs17576 A>G. In this study we investigated whether...
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