Expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 in pancreatic ductal carcinoma is associated with tumor metastasis formation.

The objective of the current study was to assess the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) in pancreatic ductal carcinoma and to examine its correlation with chosen clinico-anatomical parameters. The study group consisted of 36 patients with pancreatic ductal carcinoma. Tumors were staine...

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Main Authors: Andrzej Kemona, Jolanta Czyzewska, Violetta Dymicka-Piekarska, Katarzyna Guzińska-Ustymowicz, Anna Pryczynicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Via Medica 2007-03-01
Series:Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica
Online Access:http://czasopisma.viamedica.pl/fhc/article/view/4549