MMP-2 and MMP-9 genes have been suggested to play a role in breast cancer. Their
functions have been associated with invasion and metastasis of breast cancer; however …

Background: The expression of MMP genes has been demonstrated to be associated with
tumor invasion, metastasis and survival rate for a variety of cancers. The functional promoter …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that can
breakdown almost all extracellular matrix components. MMP8 and MMP9 have been shown …

Association between Four MMP-9 Polymorphisms and Breast Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis -
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Abstract Matrix metallopeptidases (MMPs) 1 and 3 have been shown to contribute to the
initiation, and progression of different cancers, including breast cancer (BC). In this study, we …

Purpose Matrix metalloproteinases play a crucial role in the cancer invasion and metastasis,
angiogenesis and tumorigenicity. A single guanine insertion–the 1G/2G polymorphism in the …

In addition to tumor invasion and angiogenesis, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 9 also
contributes to carcinogenesis and tumor growth. Genetic variation that may influence MMP9 …

Abstract Matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) is a small secreted proteolytic enzyme with
broad substrate specificity against ECM and non-ECM components. Known to be vital for …

Background Previous epidemiological studies have investigated the relationship between
individual nutrients such as vitamin D and vitamin B12 and mammographic density, a strong …

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases, which
play critical roles in cancer progression and metastasis. In recent years, many researchers …