Overrepresentation of the COL3A1 AA genotype in Polish skiers with anterior cruciate ligament injury

• Main Authors: M Stępień-Słodkowska (Author), K Ficek (Author), A Maciejewska-Karłowska (Author), M Sawczuk (Author), P Ziętek (Author), P Król (Author), P Zmijewski (Author), A Pokrywka (Author), P Cięszczyk (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Termedia Publishing House, 2015-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Although various intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture have been identified, the exact aetiology of the injury is not yet fully understood. Type III collagen is an important factor in the repair of connective tissue, and certain gene polymorphisms may impa...