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Current evidence on the relationship between four polymorphisms in the matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) gene and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis.
Breast cancer research and treatment - 1 Jun 2011
Zhou Ping, Du Liang-Feng, Lv Guo-Qiang, Yu Xian-Ming, Gu Yuan-Long, Li Jian-Ping, Zhang Chun
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The matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) can degrade various components of the extracellular matrix and its functional genetic polymorphisms may be associated with breast cancer risk. However, this relationship remains controversial. A meta-analysis was conducted in order to investigate the potential association between four polymorphisms in the MMP gene and breast cancer risk. A database search yielded a total of 9...
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