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MMP20 Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms Correlate with Susceptibility to Alcohol-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in Chinese Males
20 May 2019
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND Alcohol-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is caused by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Genetic variations of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) system are associated with ONFH development and progression. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationships between MMP20 gene polymorphisms and the risk of alcohol-induced ONFH in Chinese Han males. MATERIAL AND METHODS...
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