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MMP-9 polymorphisms are related to serum lipids levels but not associated with colorectal cancer susceptibility in Chinese population.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Oct 2012
Yang Zhi-Hui, Li Shi-Ning, Liu Jin-Xing, Guo Qing-Xi, Sun Xing-Wang
Abstract excerpt
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in cancer development and aggression. MMP-9 polymorphisms may affect MMPs expression and contribute to interindividual differences in susceptibility to a wide spectrum of cancers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of MMP-9 P574R and R668Q polymorphisms with colorectal cancer (CRC); and to explore the relationship among the...
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