Expression pattern of matrix metalloproteinases in human gynecological cancer cell lines

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are involved in the degradation of protein components of the extracellular matrix and thus play an important role in tumor invasion and metastasis. Their expression is related to the progression of gy...

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Main Authors: Feix Sonja, Dietl Johannes, Kapp Michaela, Kammerer Ulrike, Schröpfer Andrea, Anacker Jelena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/10/553