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Matrix metalloproteinases in cancer: from new functions to improved inhibition strategies.
The International journal of developmental biology - 1 Jan 2004
Folgueras Alicia R, Pendás Alberto M, Sánchez Luis M, López-Otín Carlos
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Over the last years, the relevance of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family in cancer research has grown considerably. These enzymes were initially associated with the invasive properties of tumour cells, owing to their ability to degrade all major protein components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and basement membranes. However, further studies have demonstrated the implication of MMPs in early steps of...
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