Association of COL9A3 trp3 polymorphism with intervertebral disk degeneration: a meta-analysis
Abstract Background Intervertebral disk degeneration (IDD) is a common musculoskeletal disease associated with genetic factors. COL9A3 gene encodes the α3 (IX) chain of type IX collagen that is part of the interior structure of the disc. Mutations in COL9A3 gene sequence, leading to an Arg103Trp sub...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2297-y |