Association of COL5A1 gene polymorphisms and risk of tendon-ligament injuries among Caucasians: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Tendons and ligaments are common sites of musculoskeletal injuries especially during physical activity. The multifactorial etiology of tendon-ligament injury (TLI) includes both genetic and environmental factors. The genetic component could render influence on TLI risk to be eith...

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Main Authors: Noel Pabalan, Phuntila Tharabenjasin, Suphawadee Phababpha, Hamdi Jarjanazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-10-01
Series:Sports Medicine - Open
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-018-0161-0