Variants of the <it>Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 </it>but not the <it>Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 </it>genes significantly influence functional outcome after stroke
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Multiple lines of evidence suggest that genetic factors contribute to stroke recovery. The matrix metalloproteinases -2 (MMP-2) and -9 (MMP-9) are modulators of extracellular matrix components, with important regulatory functions in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/40 |