Abstract:This paper shows an investigation of the expressions of MMP-3,-13 and their polymorphisms in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Hypertrophied LF tissues and peripheral bloods were obtained from 50 patients with LSS. The expressions of MMP-3,-13 and their polymorphisms were analyzed. No relationship was found between thickness of LFs and MMP-3,-13 genotypes. LF tissues were divided to three groups as grade 1, 2 and 3. Rich elastic fibrils were observed in grade 1. Elastic fibers and elastin/collagen ra… Show more
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