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Association of TIMP-2 Rs8179090 Genotypes With Lung Cancer Risk in Taiwan.
Anticancer research - 1 Nov 2021
Liao Wei-Chih, Huang Chien-Wen, Hsia Te-Chun, Shen Yi-Cheng, Chang Wen-Shin, Tsai Chia-Wen, Wang Yun-Chi, Yin Mei-Chin, Bau DA-Tian
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BACKGROUND/AIM: The tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) is a critical inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Along with MMPs, TIMP-2 regulates the breakdown and remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and basement membranes. This study investigated the role of genotypes of the TIMP-2 -418G/C (rs8179090) single nucleotide polymorphism on lung risk. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 358...
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