The association of functional polymorphism of matrix metalloproteinase-9 gene (rs3918242) with schizophrenia: a meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: MMP-9 rs3918242 polymorphism may not be associated with schizophrenia. Given a crucial role of MMP-9 molecule on the pathogenesis of schizophrenia, this result should be verified by more studies with scientifically rigorous design and large population. PMID: 31094241 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract Source Type: research