Association of <it>MMP - 12 </it>polymorphisms with severe and very severe COPD: A case control study of <it>MMP</it>s - <it>1, 9 and 12 </it>in a European population

• Main Authors: Keatings Vera (Author), Donnelly Seamas C (Author), Millar Ann B (Author), Rabinovich Roberto (Author), Roca Josep (Author), Guetta-Baranes Tamar (Author), Morgan Kevin (Author), Daly Leslie (Author), Lotya Juzer (Author), Johnson Simon R (Author), Chappell Sally (Author), Haq Imran (Author), MacNee William (Author), Stolk Jan (Author), Hiemstra Pieter S (Author), Miniati Massimo (Author), Monti Simonetta (Author), O'Connor Clare M (Author), Kalsheker Noor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Genetic factors play a role in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but are poorly understood. A number of candidate genes have been proposed on the basis of the pathogenesis of COPD. These include the <it>matrix metall...