A role for the collagen I/III and MMP-1/-13 genes in primary inguinal hernia?

A role for the collagen I/III and MMP-1/-13 genes in primary inguinal hernia?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Abnormal collagen metabolism is thought to play an important role in the development of primary inguinal hernia. This is underlined by detection of altered collagen metabolism and structural changes of the tissue in patients with pri...

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Main Authors: Klinge Uwe, Rosch Raphael, Si Zhongyi, Junge Karsten, Klosterhalfen Bernd, Schumpelick Volker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/3/2

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