Expressions of Matrix Metalloproteinases 2, 7, and 9 in Carcinogenesis of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly fatal disease, usually diagnosed in an advanced stage which gives a slight chance of recovery. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that participate in tissue remodeling and stimulate neovascularization and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9895721 |