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Assessing the value of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) in improving the appropriateness of referrals for colorectal cancer

BACKGROUND: A blood test may be an effective means of improving the appropriateness of referrals for symptomatic patients referred to specialist colorectal clinics. We evaluated the accuracy of a serum matrix metalloproteinase (MMP9) test in indicating colorectal cancer or its precursor conditions i...

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Autores principales: Damery, S, Nichols, L, Holder, R, Ward, S T, Warmington, S, Wilson, S, Wakelam, M J, James, J, Ismail, T
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3619067/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23392084
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2013.49