Association of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 C-1562T Polymorphism with Genetic Susceptibility to Myocardial Infarction: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) is the major cause of death by disease in the world. Many studies have identified the associations between matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) C-1562T polymorphisms and MI. However, the results remain inconclusive.