Genetic polymorphisms of <it>MMP1</it>, <it>MMP3 </it>and <it>MMP7 </it>gene promoter and risk of colorectal adenoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) have been shown to play a role in colorectal cancer (CRC). More recently, <it>MMP1</it>, <it>MMP3 </it>and <it>MMP7 </it>functional gene promoter polymorphisms have...

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Main Authors: Lafon Jacques, Nalet Bernard, Pariente Alexandre, Milan Chantal, Le Corre Delphine, Carayol Jérôme, Milet Jacqueline, Lièvre Astrid, Faivre Jean, Bonithon-Kopp Claire, Olschwang Sylviane, Bonaiti-Pellié Catherine, Laurent-Puig Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/6/270