Gene polymorphism of matrix metalloproteinase 9 in asthenozoospermic male subjects

ABSTRACT

Background: Matrix metalloproteinase [MMPs] play important roles in the structural and functional properties of reproductive organs. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of C-1562T MMP-9 [rs3918242] gene polymorphism in fertile and infertile men. In addition, we aim to determine the association between C-1562T MMP-9 and G-1575A MMP-2 gene polymorphisms