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

• Main Authors: Sobral João (Author), Krug Tiago (Author), Manso Helena (Author), Albergaria Isabel (Author), Gaspar Gisela (Author), Ferro José M (Author), Oliveira Sofia A (Author), Vicente Astrid M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...