Association of matrix metalloproteinase -7 (-181A/G) promoter polymorphism in chronic pancreatitis

Background & objectives: Chronic pancreatitis is progressive and irreversible destruction of the pancreas. Matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) is a secreted matrilysin, which contributes to angiogenesis and breakdown of basement membranes of pancreatic tissues. The present study was aimed to inve...

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Main Authors: K Sri Manjari, A Jyothy, P Shravan Kumar, B Prabhakar, Pratibha Nallari, A Venkateshwari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijmr.org.in/article.asp?issn=0971-5916;year=2014;volume=140;issue=5;spage=609;epage=615;aulast=Manjari