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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.jeccr.com/content/31/1/90 |