Open AccessPolymorphisms in Matrix Metalloproteinase-1, -9 and -12 Genes and the Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in a Korean Population
Author(s) -
Shin-Yup Lee,
Minjung Kim,
Hyo-Gyung Kang,
Seung-Soo Yoo,
Yi-Young Choi,
Won-Kee Lee,
Seung Ick,
ChangHo Kim,
Tae-Hoon Jung,
JaeYong Park
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
respiration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1423-0356
pISSN - 0025-7931
DOI - 10.1159/000284926
Subject(s) - copd , medicine , odds ratio , allele , gastroenterology , genotype , population , gene , genetics , biology , environmental health
Although a few studies have been conducted to evaluate the association of polymorphisms in matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) genes with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the results have been inconsistent.
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