Expression of the metalloproteases MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-9, MMP-11, TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 in angiocentric midfacial lymphomas

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Extranodal T/NK cell lymphomas possess distinctive clinico-pathological characteristics: they are angiocentric, exhibit extensive necrosis. Prognosis is poor in the short term. The objective is to explore the expression of different...

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Main Authors: Roa Lourdes, Montes Adriana, Abarca Jorge, Betancourt Alejandro, Meneses-García Abelardo, Ruíz-Godoy Luz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/6/1/114