<it>Matrix metalloproteinase-9 </it>gene polymorphisms in nasal polyposis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) is involved in the upper airway remodeling process. We hypothesized that genetic variants of the <it>MMP-9 </it>gene are associated with cases of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis....

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Main Authors: Tai Chih-Feng, Chien Chen-Yu, Wang Ling-Feng, Kuo Wen-Rei, Hsi Edward, Juo Suh-Hang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/85