The Contribution of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Genotypes to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Susceptibility in Taiwan

Conclusion: The 1G allele of MMP1 promoter 1607 may have a protective effect on HCC risk for non-smokers in Taiwan and further validations are needed in other population groups.

Source: Cancer Genomics and Proteomics - March 16, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: LAI, Y.-L., GONG, C.-L., FU, C.-K., YUEH, T.-C., TSAI, C.-W., CHANG, W.-S., HSIAO, C.-L., YEN, S.-T., LI, H.-T., JENG, L.-B., WANG, S.-C., BAU, D.-T. Tags: Article Source Type: research