Article
The 5A/6A polymorphism of the matrix metalloproteinase 3 gene promoter and breast cancer.
Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research - 15 May 2004
Krippl Peter, Langsenlehner Uwe, Renner Wilfried, Yazdani-Biuki Babak, Köppel Herwig, Leithner Andreas, Wascher Thomas C, Paulweber Bernhard, Samonigg Hellmut
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP3), also known as stromelysin-I, is a key-player for carcinogenesis and tumor growth. A 5A/6A promoter polymorphism is associated with differences in MMP3 activity and has been linked to cancer susceptibility in some studies. In the present study we evaluated the role of this polymorphism for breast cancer risk. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: A case-control study was performed...
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