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

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

<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...

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Main Authors: Sobral João, Krug Tiago, Manso Helena, Albergaria Isabel, Gaspar Gisela, Ferro José M, Oliveira Sofia A, Vicente Astrid M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/40

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