<it>Matrix metalloproteinase-9 </it>gene polymorphisms in nasal polyposis

• Main Authors: Tai Chih-Feng (Author), Chien Chen-Yu (Author), Wang Ling-Feng (Author), Kuo Wen-Rei (Author), Hsi Edward (Author), Juo Suh-Hang (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: BMC, 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) is involved in the upper airway remodeling process. We hypothesized that genetic variants of the <it>MMP-9 </it>gene are associated with cases of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis....