Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Description:
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) contribute to tumor invasion and microenvironment, hence are associated with bladder cancer risk. We therefore, tested whether polymorphisms in MMP genes modify the risk of bladder cancer (BC) and whether smoke exposure modifies this risk.Genotyping was performed in 200 BC patients and 200 controls by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP).MMP1-1607 2G/2G andMMP7-181 GG genotype were associated with increased risk of BC (p
Print ISSN:
0278-0240
Electronic ISSN:
1875-8630
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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