<it>MUC2 </it>polymorphisms are associated with endometriosis development and infertility: a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mucins are highly glycosylated proteins protecting and lubricating epithelial surface of respiratory, gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts. Members of the mucin protein family have been suggested to play an important role in deve...

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Main Authors: Chang Cherry, Chen Yi, Lin Wu-Chou, Chen Chih-Mei, Chen Chih-Ping, Lee Shan-Chih, Sheu Jim, Tsai Fuu-Jen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/13/15