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The association of matrix metalloproteinas-2 promoter polymorphisms with lung cancer susceptibility in Taiwan.
The Chinese journal of physiology - 1 Jan 2000
Chen Guan-Liang, Wang Shou-Cheng, Shen Te-Chun, Tsai Chia-Wen, Chang Wen-Shin, Li Hsin-Ting, Wu Cheng-Nan, Chao Che-Yi, Hsia Te-Chun, Bau Da-Tian
Abstract excerpt
Matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP2) has been reported to be overexpressed in various types of cancer. However, the contribution of various genotypes of MMP2 to lung cancer is controversial and not yet been examined in Taiwan. Therefore, in the current study, we investigated the association of MMP2 genotypes with lung cancer risk among Taiwanese. In this hospital-based, case-control study, 358 lung cancer patients...
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