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Contribution of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 Genotypes to Taiwan Pterygium Risk.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Hu Pei-Shin, Hsia Ning-Yi, Wang Zhi-Hong, Chen Hung-Chih, Hsia Te-Chun, Lin Meng-Liang, Wang Yun-Chi, Chang Wen-Shin, Bau DA-Tian, Tsai Chia-Wen
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BACKGROUND/AIM: In the literature, the studies about the role of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) in pterygium diagnosis are mainly based on its protein expression. The role of MMP-2 variants has never been examined. The aim of this study was to examine the association of MMP-2 genotypes with pterygium risk. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MMP-2 rs243865 and rs2285053 were genotyped in 140 pterygium cases and 280...
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