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Association of matrix metalloproteinase-9 polymorphism with severity of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Aug 2020
Hayat Shoma, Ahmad Oyishee, Mahmud Ishtiaq, Howlader Md Zakir Hossain, Islam Zhahirul
Abstract excerpt
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated neurological disorder with a multifaceted nature. Infectious agents and immune-response genetic host factors may contribute to the development of GBS. The matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), an enzyme is upregulated by pro-inflammatory cytokines and might play an important role in the pathogenesis of GBS. This study investigated the association of a single...
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