Variants of the <it>Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 </it>but not the <it>Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 </it>genes significantly influence functional outcome after stroke

• Päätekijät: Sobral João (Tekijä), Krug Tiago (Tekijä), Manso Helena (Tekijä), Albergaria Isabel (Tekijä), Gaspar Gisela (Tekijä), Ferro José M (Tekijä), Oliveira Sofia A (Tekijä), Vicente Astrid M (Tekijä)
• Aineistotyyppi: Kirja
• Julkaistu: BMC, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Multiple lines of evidence suggest that genetic factors contribute to stroke recovery. The matrix metalloproteinases -2 (MMP-2) and -9 (MMP-9) are modulators of extracellular matrix components, with important regulatory functions in...