Plasma MMP-2 and MMP-7 levels are elevated first month after surgery and may promote growth of residual metastases

BACKGROUNDMMP-2 also known as gelatinase A and MMP-7 (matrilysin) are members of the zinc-dependent family of MMPs (Matrix metalloproteinase). MMP-2 and MMP-7 are remodeling enzymes that digest extracellular matrix; MMP-2 is extensively expressed during development and is upregulated at sites of tis...

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Veröffentlicht in:	World journal of gastrointestinal oncology 2021-08, Vol.13 (8), p.879-892
Hauptverfasser:	Shantha Kumara, HMC, Miyagaki, Hiromichi, Herath, Sajith A, Pettke, Erica, Yan, Xiaohong, Cekic, Vesna, Whelan, Richard L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Basic Study
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