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The Contribution of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Genotypes to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Susceptibility in Taiwan.
Cancer genomics & proteomics - 1 Jan 2000
Lai Yi-Liang, Gong Chi-Li, Fu Chun-Kai, Yueh Te-Cheng, Tsai Chia-Wen, Chang Wen-Shin, Hsiao Chieh-Lun, Yen Shiou-Ting, Li Hsin-Ting, Jeng Long-Bin, Wang Shou-Cheng, Bau DA-Tian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of proteases which have been shown to be overexpressed in various types of cancers. However, the contribution of MMP1 genotype to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been well studied. This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of MMP1 promoter 1607 genotype to the risk of HCC in Taiwan, where HCC incidence is relatively high in the world. MATERIALS AND...
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