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Matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) is associated with early-onset lung cancer.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 May 2008
Sauter Wiebke, Rosenberger Albert, Beckmann Lars, Kropp Silke, Mittelstrass Kirstin, Timofeeva Maria, Wölke Gabi, Steinwachs Angelika, Scheiner Daniela, Meese Eckart, Sybrecht Gerhard, Kronenberg Florian, Dienemann Hendrik, Chang-Claude Jenny, Illig Thomas, Wichmann Heinz-Erich, Bickeböller Heike, Risch Angela
Abstract excerpt
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) play a key role in the breakdown of extracellular matrix and in inflammatory processes. MMP1 is the most highly expressed interstitial collagenase degrading fibrillar collagens. Overexpression of MMP1 has been shown in tumor tissues and has been suggested to be associated with tumor invasion and metastasis. Nine haplotype tagging and additional two intronic single nucleotide...
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