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Genetic variants of tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase 1 (rs4898) and 2 (rs8179090) in diverticulosis.
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Dec 2021
Nehring Piotr, Gromadzka Grażyna, Giermaziak Anna, Jastrzębski Miłosz, Przybyłkowski Adam
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INTRODUCTION: Diverticulosis affects approximately 60% of population after 60th year of age. Diverticular disease is symptomatic diverticulosis characterized by abdominal pain, flatulence and bloating, and bowel habits change. Age and lifestyle are risk factors for diverticulosis, additionally genetic predisposition is postulated. The aim of the study was to assess whether tissue inhibitors of matrix...
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