Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases and Their Inhibitors in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil and Their Clinical Significance

ObjectivesTo investigate expressions of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil and to correlate expression profiles with clinicopathological characteristics.MethodsParaffin blocks were obtained from 45 tonsil squa...

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Main Authors: Sei Young Lee, Sung Yoon Park, Se-Heon Kim, Eun Chang Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2011-06-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
Subjects:
MMP
Online Access:http://www.e-ceo.org/upload/pdf/ceo-4-88.pdf