Serum Level of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 in Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Journal: Clinical laboratory

PMID: 28164611

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is characterized by the upregulation of a large number of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The aim of the study was to investigate the level of MMP-9 in the sera of HNSCC patients and its relationship to clinicopathological features.

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Adina E Stanciu
Adina Zamfir-Chiru-Anton
Marcel M Stanciu
Cristian R Popescu
Dan C Gheorghe

Keywords

Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biomarkers, Tumor Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Female Head and Neck Neoplasms Humans Male Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Middle Aged Neoplasm Staging Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

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Serum Level of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 in Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

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