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Update meta-analysis on MMP-7 -181A>G polymorphism and cancer risk: evidence from 25 studies.
Gene - 1 Jun 2013
Yang Xueling, Liu Ya, Yang Yufeng, Li Bo
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BACKGROUND: The matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) can degrade various components of the extracellular matrix and its functional genetic polymorphism may be associated with cancer development. The common MMP-7 (-181A>G) genetic polymorphism has been reported to be functional and may contribute to genetic susceptibility to cancers. However, the association between MMP-7 (-181A>G) and cancer risk remains inconclusive....
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