Expression of MMP-9 decreases metastatic potential of Chondrosarcoma: an immunohistochemical study

Abstract Background Chondrosarcoma is the second most common primary malignant bone tumor. Because of their heterogeneity, with differences in invasive and metastatic behavior, it is important to identify biological markers that will allow for a more accurate estimation of prognosis in patients with...

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Main Authors: Dominik Malcherczyk, Thomas J. Heyse, Bilal F. El-Zayat, Vanessa Kunzke, Roland Moll, Susanne Fuchs-Winkelmann, Jürgen R. J. Paletta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
MMP
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1920-7