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Genetic polymorphisms in MMP 2, 9 and 3 genes modify lung cancer risk and survival.
BMC cancer - 28 Mar 2012
González-Arriaga Patricia, Pascual Teresa, García-Alvarez Arturo, Fernández-Somoano Ana, López-Cima M Felicitas, Tardón Adonina
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BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes that contribute to all stages of tumour progression, including the later stages of invasion and metastasis. Genetic variants in the MMP genes may influence the biological function of these enzymes and change their role in carcinogenesis and progression. We have investigated the association between the -735 C/T, the -1171 5A/6A, and the -1562 C/T...
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