A coding polymorphism in matrix metalloproteinase 9 reduces risk of scarring sequelae of ocular Chlamydia trachomatisinfection

A coding polymorphism in matrix metalloproteinase 9 reduces risk of scarring sequelae of ocular Chlamydia trachomatisinfection

<p style="text-align:justify;"> <b>Background:</b> Trachoma, an infectious disease of the conjunctiva caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, is an important global cause of blindness. A dysregulated extracellular matrix (ECM) proteolysis during the processes of tissue repair f...

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Main Authors:	Natividad, A, Cooke, G, Holland, M, Burton, M, Joof, H, Rockett, K, Kwiatkowski, D, Mabey, D, Bailey, R
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	BioMed Central 2006

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