Progressive increase of matrix metalloprotease-9 and interleukin-8 serum levels during carcinogenic process in human colorectal tract.

Progressive increase of matrix metalloprotease-9 and interleukin-8 serum levels during carcinogenic process in human colorectal tract.

BACKGROUND: Inflammatory reactions, known to promote tumor growth and invasion, have been found associated with colorectal carcinoma (CRC). Macrophages are the chief component of the inflammatory infiltration that occurs early in the progression from non-invasive to malignant tumor, with a switch fr...

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Main Authors: Fiorella Biasi, Tina Guina, Marco Maina, Mario Nano, Alessandro Falcone, Emiliano Aroasio, Giorgio Maria Saracco, Mauro Papotti, Gabriella Leonarduzzi, Giuseppe Poli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3405044?pdf=render

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