What is it about?
Individuals with MMP3 gene promoter polymorphism are more susceptible to Oral Submucous Fibrosis.
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Why is it important?
It can help in early detection of individuals who are prone to OSF.
Perspectives
Individuals with such polymorphism can be advised to discontinue the habit of arecanut and tobacco thus preventing OSF.
Dr Prajakta PR Zade
Shri Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital
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This page is a summary of: Matrix metalloproteinases-3 gene-promoter polymorphism as a risk factor in oral submucous fibrosis in an Indian population: a pilot study, Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry, July 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12228.
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