Expression of tissue levels of matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases in renal cell carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are one of the major classes of proteolytic enzymes involved in tumor invasion and metastasis and are inhibited by naturally occurring tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). {AU Query: Pleas...

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Main Authors: Qiao Zhen-kui, Li Yan-long, Lu Hong-tao, Wang Ke-liang, Xu Wan-hai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/11/1/1