Association between matrix metalloproteinase-9 gene polymorphism and breast cancer in Brazilian women

CONCLUSION: In this study, the MMP-9 rs17576 GG polymorphic variant was shown to be significantly associated with breast cancer risk in premenopausal women, while the AG and GG genotypes were associated with increased cancer risk in postmenopausal women.
Source: Clinics - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research