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Matrix metalloproteinase 3 polymorphism: a predictive factor of response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research - 15 Apr 2004
Blons Hélène, Gad Sophie, Zinzindohoué Franck, Manière Isabelle, Beauregard Janie, Tregouet David, Brasnu Daniel, Beaune Philippe, Laccourreye Ollivier, Laurent-Puig Pierre
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PURPOSE: Treatment of head and neck cancer often associates different therapeutic modalities, including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. In an attempt to optimize therapeutics, the identification of molecular markers linked to response to chemotherapy remains important. Recently, the involvement of metalloproteinases in resistance to chemotherapy was suggested through their interaction with the Fas/Fas...
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