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Association of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Genotypes With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Risk.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Chen Chao-Hsuan, Shih Liang-Chun, Hsu Shih-Wei, Tien Hui-Chi, Liu Yen-Fang, Wang Yun-Chi, Tsai Chia-Wen, Bau DA-Tian, Chang Wen-Shin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIM: The up-regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression is a characteristic feature observed across various malignancies, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Nevertheless, the influence of MMP-9 genotype in the context of NPC remains underexplored. This study examined the implications of MMP-9 promoter rs3918242 genotypes on the susceptibility to NPC in Taiwan. MATERIALS AND...
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