A coding polymorphism in matrix metalloproteinase 9 reduces risk of scarring sequelae of ocular <it>Chlamydia trachomatis </it>infection

• Main Authors: Joof Hassan M (Author), Burton Matthew J (Author), Holland Martin J (Author), Cooke Graham (Author), Natividad Angels (Author), Rockett Kirk (Author), Kwiatkowski Dominic P (Author), Mabey David CW (Author), Bailey Robin L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Trachoma, an infectious disease of the conjunctiva caused by <it>Chlamydia trachomatis</it>, is an important global cause of blindness. A dysregulated extracellular matrix (ECM) proteolysis during the processes of tissue...