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Polymorphisms in the MMP1 and MMP3 promoter and non-small cell lung carcinoma in North China.
Carcinogenesis - 1 Feb 2005
Fang Shumei, Jin Xia, Wang Rui, Li Yan, Guo Wei, Wang Na, Wang Yimin, Wen Denggui, Wei Lizhen, Zhang Jianhui
Abstract excerpt
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes that regulate various cell behaviors in cancer biology, via their basic function of degradation of proteins. Genetic variations in several MMP promoters may influence transcription and expression of MMPs. The aim of this study is to assess...
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