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Contribution of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 rs3918242 Genotypes to Childhood Leukemia Risk.
Anticancer research - 1 Oct 2020
Kuo Chien-Chung, Tsai Chia-Wen, Chang Wen-Shin, Shen Te-Chun, Tzeng Huey-En, Li Chia-Hsiang, Wang Yun-Chi, Tsai Fuu-Jen, Bau DA-Tian
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BACKGROUND/AIM: A single study has shown positive association and genotype-phenotype correlation between metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) promoter genotypes and adult acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). However, there is no report about childhood ALL. Thus, this study aimed at examining the role of MMP-9 rs3918242 genotypes in childhood ALL risk. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 266 childhood ALL cases and 266 healthy...
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