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Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) promoter -1562C/T functional polymorphism is associated with an increased risk to develop micropapillary thyroid carcinoma.
Cancer biomarkers : section A of Disease markers - 1 Jan 2022
Dobrescu Ruxandra, Schipor Sorina, Manda Dana, Caragheorgheopol Andra, Badiu Corin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is an important mediator of tumor initiation and progression. The MMP-9 promoter -1562C/T functional polymorphism increases gene expression and was identified as a susceptibility factor for various cancers. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of the MMP-9 promoter genotype on the risk of developing papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and to correlate cancer patient...
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