Genetic polymorphisms of matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in potentially malignant and malignant lesions of the head and neck
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent proteinases that are capable of cleaving all extra cellular matrix (ECM) substrates. Degradation of matrix is a key event in progression, invasion and metastasis of potentially malignant and malignan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Biomedical Science |
| Online Access: | http://www.jbiomedsci.com/content/17/1/10 |