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Functional haplotypes in the promoter of matrix metalloproteinase-2 predict risk of the occurrence and metastasis of esophageal cancer.
Cancer research - 15 Oct 2004
Yu Chunyuan, Zhou Yifeng, Miao Xiaoping, Xiong Ping, Tan Wen, Lin Dongxin
Abstract excerpt
Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) plays important roles in cancer development and aggression. Our previous studies revealed a strong association between the MMP-2 -1306C/T polymorphism and risk of several cancers. A novel -735C/T polymorphism in MMP-2 promoter has been identified but the function is undefined. This study examined our hypothesis that these two polymorphisms might have functional relevance and...
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