Associations between matrix metalloproteinase gene polymorphisms and glaucoma susceptibility: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) polymorphisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma risk. However, the results were controversial. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the precise associations between MMPs polymorphisms and glaucoma risk. Methods Related studi...

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Main Authors: Ming-Yue Wu, Yang Wu, Yong Zhang, Cai-Yun Liu, Chun-Yan Deng, Le Peng, Lan Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-017-0442-2