Association of MMP-2 -753C>T and MMP-9 -1562C>T Polymorphisms with Chronic/Aggressive Periodontitis Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Two functional polymorphisms in the matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 (MMP-2 and MMP-9) genes may contribute to periodontitis pathogenesis. However, the results were inconsistent and inconclusive. Therefore, to clarify precise associations of MMP-2 -753 C>T and MMP-9 -1562C>T poly...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2019-07-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/17581 |