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Impacts of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Genotypes on Renal Cell Carcinoma.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Liao Cheng-Hsi, Tsai Chung-Lin, Chang Shu-Yu, Lin Yu-Hsin, Wang Yun-Chi, Huang Wen-Chin, Mong Mei-Chin, Yang Ya-Chen, Wu Wen-Tzu, Chen Jaw-Chyun, Tsai Chia-Wen, Bau DA-Tian, Chang Wen-Shin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: The expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) is elevated in various renal diseases, including renal cell carcinoma. However, the role of MMP9 genotype in this context remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association between MMP9 promoter rs3918242 genotypes and the risk of renal cell carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The MMP9 rs3918242 genotypes of 118 patients with renal...
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