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Polymorphism in the matrix metalloproteinase-2 gene promoter is associated with cervical neoplasm risk in Mexican women.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Apr 2008
Baltazar-Rodriguez Luz M, Anaya-Ventura Aristoteles, Andrade-Soto Maricela, Monrroy-Guizar Elisa A, Bautista-Lam Jose R, Jonguitud-Olguin Gregorio, Cepeda-Lopez Friedman R, Centeno-Aguilar Veronica A, Gonzalez-Hernandez Nelida A, Soriano-Hernández Alejandro D, Ramirez-Flores Mario, Lugo-Trampe Angel, Rodriguez-Sanchez Iram P, Newton-Sanchez Oscar A, Delgado-Enciso Ivan
Abstract excerpt
Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) is an enzyme with proteolytic activity on matrix proteins, and previous studies have revealed a strong association between the MMP-2 -1306C-->T polymorphism and the risk of several types of cancer. Our study looked at whether this polymorphism contributed to the development of cervical neoplasia by analyzing 54 patients with invasive squamous cell cervical cancer, 100 patients...
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