Article
The Association of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Promoter Genotypes in Breast Cancer.
Anticancer research - 1 Apr 2018
Hsiao Chieh-Lun, Liu Liang-Chih, Shih Tzu-Ching, Chuang Chin-Liang, Chen Guan-Liang, Wang Hwei-Chung, Pan Su-Yi, Shen Te-Chun, Tsai Chia-Wen, Chang Wen-Shin, Way Tzong-DER, Chung Jing-Gung, Bau DA-Tian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: The family of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) controls homeostasis of the extracellular matrix and their genetic polymorphisms may be associated with personal cancer susceptibility. The serum levels of MMP8 was reported to be higher in patients with breast cancer than in healthy individuals. In this study, we aimed to investigate the contribution of a polymorphism in the promoter region of MMP8...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Amino Acid Substitution
- Breast Neoplasms
- Case-Control Studies
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genetic Association Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
