Expression and prognostic impact of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) in astrocytomas.

Astrocytomas are the most frequent primary brain tumors in adults, and despite aggressive treatment patients often experience recurrence. Survival decreases with increasing tumor grade, and especially patients with grade IV glioblastoma have poor prognosis due to the aggressive character of this tum...

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Main Authors: Rahimsan K Ramachandran, Mia D Sørensen, Charlotte Aaberg-Jessen, Simon K Hermansen, Bjarne W Kristensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5325257?pdf=render