Bladder Cancer Risk Associated with Genotypic Polymorphism of the Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 and 7 in North Indian Population
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.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2010-0724 |