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The Contribution of MMP-7 Genotypes to Colorectal Cancer Susceptibility in Taiwan.
Cancer genomics & proteomics - 1 Jan 2000
Yueh Te-Cheng, Wu Cheng-Nan, Hung Yi-Wen, Chang Wen-Shin, Fu Chun-Kai, Pei Jen-Sheng, Wu Ming-Hsien, Lai Yi-Liang, Lee Yi-Min, Yen Shiou-Ting, Li Hsin-Ting, Tsai Chia-Wen, Bau DA-Tian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play important roles in inflammation and carcinogenesis, but the genotypic role of MMP-7 has never been investigated in colorectal cancer (CRC) among the Taiwanese. Therefore, in this study we aimed to evaluate the contribution of MMP-7 genotypes to the risk of CRC in Taiwan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this case-control study, MMP-7 A-181G and C-153T promoter...
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