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The diagnostic value of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases 1 (TIMP-1) determination in the sera of colorectal adenoma and cancer patients
PURPOSE: Tumor cells, including colorectal cancer (CRC), are able to produce and release matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) which is involved in tumor invasion and metastasis. Natural tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMPs) regulate activity of MMPs and stimulate tumor growth and mali...
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Springer-Verlag
2010
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2928442/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20556397 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00384-010-0991-9 |