Genotype Association of C(-735)T Polymorphism in Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Gene with G(8002)A Endothelin 1 Gene with Plaque Psoriasis
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| Year of publication | 2002 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Dermatology |
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| Field | Dermatovenerology |
| Keywords | MMP-2; Endothelin-1; Gene polymorphism; Plaque psoriasis |
| Description | Excessive angiogenesis is one of the characteristic features of psoriasis. To determine the possible genetic background of neo-angiogenesis in plaque psoriasis, frequent polymorphisms in matrix metalloproteinase 2(MMP-2) and endothelin 1(ET-1)genes were studied. |
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