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The Contribution of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Genotype to Oral Cancer Susceptibility in Taiwan.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Sun Kuo-Ting, Tsai Chia-Wen, Chang Wen-Shin, Shih Liang-Chun, Chen Liang-Yu, Tsai Ming-Hsiu, Ji Hong-Xue, Hsiao Chieh-Lun, Liu Yu-Cheng, Li Chi-Yuan, Bau DA-Tian
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of multifunctional proteins which have been shown to be up-regulated in various types of cancer. However, the contribution of MMP1 genotype to oral cancer has not been elucidated. This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of MMP1 promoter 1607 genotype to the risk of oral cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this case-control study, MMP1 genotype and its interaction...
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