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Association of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Genotypes With Lung Cancer Risk in Taiwan.
Anticancer research - 1 May 2024
Chen Li-Hsiou, Tsai Yuh-Feng, Wu Wen-Tzu, Chiu Kuo-Liang, Tsai Chia-Wen, Chang Wen-Shin, Li Chia-Hsiang, Yang Jai-Sing, Mong Mei-Chin, Hsia Te-Chun, Bau DA-Tian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression is upregulated in various diseases, including lung cancer. However, the role of MMP-9 genotype in lung cancer susceptibility remains uncertain. This study aimed to clarify the contribution of MMP-9 promoter rs3918242 genotypes to the risk of lung cancer in Taiwan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The MMP-9 rs3918242 genotypes of 358 lung cancer patients and 716...
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