Stroke is a complex condition influenced by various factors, with ischemic stroke (IS) having diverse etiologies and pathogenic mechanisms. Emerging evidence suggests that its development involves an interplay between genetic and environmental components. One notable genetic factor is the single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs3918242 in the MMP-9 gene, which may heighten an individual's susceptibility to IS.
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