Genetic polymorphisms in <it>MMP 2, 9 </it>and <it>3 </it>genes modify lung cancer risk and survival

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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Main Authors: González-Arriaga Patricia, Pascual Teresa, García-Alvarez Arturo, Fernández-Somoano Ana, López-Cima M Felicitas, Tardón Adonina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/121

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