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Contribution of Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 Genotypes to Endometriosis Risk in Taiwan.
Anticancer research - 1 Jul 2024
Chien Hung-Ju, Wang Yun-Chi, Chang Wen-Shin, Hsieh Yi-Hsien, Liu Yen-Fang, Yang Ya-Chen, Chen Jaw-Chyun, Bau DA-Tian, Tsai Chia-Wen
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BACKGROUND/AIM: The activity and expression of matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP7) have been found to be upregulated in the late stages of endometriosis. However, the contribution of MMP7 genotype to endometriosis has seldom been examined. This study aimed to investigate the role of MMP7 promoter A-181G (rs11568818) and C-153T (rs11568819) genotypes in determining personal susceptibility to endometriosis in a...
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