Identification of novel matrix metalloproteinases and the effect of polymorphisms in colorectal cancer
The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of proteases responsible for degradation of the extracellular matrix. Due to this activity they are involved in a variety of cellular processes, particularly cell growth and motility during development as well as pathological conditions such as tumou...
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University of Aberdeen
1999
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.340624 |