Changes in the expression of MMP2, MMP9, and ColIV in stromal cells in oral squamous tongue cell carcinoma: relationships and prognostic implications

Changes in the expression of MMP2, MMP9, and ColIV in stromal cells in oral squamous tongue cell carcinoma: relationships and prognostic implications

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Type IV collagen (ColIV) is the most important scaffold for the basement membrane (BM) proteins, and plays an important role in regulating and limiting tumour invasion and metastasis.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Her...

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Main Authors: Fan Hai-Xia, Li Hai-Xia, Chen Dong, Gao Zhong-Xiuzi, Zheng Jin-Hua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Subjects:
Oral tongue squamous carcinoma
MMPs
ColIV
Immunohistochemistry
Prognosis
Online Access:http://www.jeccr.com/content/31/1/90

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