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Expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in primary human breast cancer and breast cancer cell lines: New findings and review of the literature
BMC Cancer · 2009 · Vol. 9(1) · pp. 188–188
Andrea Köhrmann✉(University of Würzburg)Ulrike Kämmerer(University of Würzburg)Michaela Kapp(University of Würzburg)J. Dietl(University of Würzburg)Jelena Anacker(University of Würzburg)
Abstract
MMP-1, -2, -8, -9, -10, -11, -12, -13, -15, -19, -23, -24, -27 and -28 might thus be associated with breast cancer development and tumor progression. Therefore, these MMPs are proper candidates for further functional analysis of their role in breast cancer.
Protease and Inhibitor MechanismsPeptidase Inhibition and AnalysisCell Adhesion Molecules ResearchBreast cancerMatrix metalloproteinaseSurgical oncologyImmunohistochemistryExtracellular matrixCancerPathologyImmunocytochemistryCancer researchCA 15-3
MeSH terms
AgedBreastBreast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryMiddle AgedRNA, MessengerReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionMatrix MetalloproteinasesCell Line, Tumor
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