The Association Between Matrix Metalloproteinase-۷ A-۱۸۱G Polymorphism and the Risk of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in Iranian Kurdish Patients from Kermanshah

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common chronic genetic disease of the central nervous system. The relapsing-remitting-MS (RRMS) is the most common form of this disease. Matrix metalloproteinase-۷ (MMP-۷) is an important member of the MMP family, which degrades many extracellular matrix components. The common polymorphism of MMP-۷ A-۱۸۱G is associated with some diseases. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the influence of this polymorphism on the risk of RR-MS.