A polymorphism in the 3′-untranslated region of the matrix metallopeptidase 9 gene is associated with susceptibility to idiopathic calcium nephrolithiasis in the Chinese population
Objective To investigate whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the 3′ untranslated region (UTR) of the matrix metallopeptidase 9 gene ( MMP9 ) are associated with susceptibility to calcium oxalate stones. Methods A total of 428 patients with kidney stone disease (KSD) and 450 control ind...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of International Medical Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060520980211 |