MMP1-1607(1G>2G) polymorphism and the risk of lung cancer in Lebanon

MMP1-1607(1G>2G) polymorphism and the risk of lung cancer in Lebanon

Context: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of enzymes that degrade various components of the extracellular matrix and are involved in the development and progression of cancer. Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Lebanon. MMP1 is responsible for degrading stromal collage...

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Main Authors: Hana Fakhoury, Sara Noureddine, Hania N Chmaisse, Hani Tamim, Rajaa F Makki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Subjects:
Lebanon
lung cancer
MMP1
polymorphism
Online Access:http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2012;volume=7;issue=3;spage=130;epage=132;aulast=Fakhoury

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http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2012;volume=7;issue=3;spage=130;epage=132;aulast=Fakhoury

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