Functional Polymorphisms of Matrix Metalloproteinases 1 and 9 Genes in Women with Spontaneous Preterm Birth
Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of functional MMP-1-1607 1G/2G and MMP-9-1562 C/T gene polymorphisms with spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB; preterm birth with intact membranes) in European Caucasian women, as well as the contribution of these polymorphisms to diffe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/171036 |