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MMP9 Gene Polymorphism (rs3918242) Increases the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
8 Nov 2023
Abstract excerpt
Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) C(-1562)T gene polymorphism has been considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Our study aimed to evaluate the association between this polymorphism and CVD in diabetes patients. The genotyping was performed in 740 patients with T2DM and 400 healthy subjects. A significant difference in the polymorphism distribution was revealed between patients and controls....
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