Genetic polymorphisms in <it>MMP 2, 9 </it>and <it>3 </it>genes modify lung cancer risk and survival
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes that contribute to all stages of tumour progression, including the later stages of invasion and metastasis. Genetic variants in the <it>MMP </it>genes may influence t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Cancer |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/121 |