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Genetic Polymorphism of MMP2 Gene and Susceptibility to Prostate Cancer.
Archives of medical research - 1 Oct 2015
Adabi Zahra, Mohsen Ziaei Seyed Amir, Imani Mahdieh, Samzadeh Mohammad, Narouie Behzad, Jamaldini Seyed Hamid, Afshari Mahdi, Safavi Majid, Roshandel Mohammad Reza, Hasanzad Mandana
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The polymorphic genetic variants of matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) can play critical roles in development and progression of cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate if any association exists between MMP2 -1306/T and risk of prostate cancer (PCa). METHODS: This case-control study comprised a total number of 241 subjects, including 102 patients with PCa and 139 controls with...
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