Matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases and their relationship with invasion and metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- VernacularTitle:基质金属蛋白酶及其抑制剂与鼻咽癌的浸润和转移
- Author:
Tao LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nasopharyngeal neoplasms;
Neoplasm metastasis;
Matrix metalloproteinases
- From:
Journal of International Oncology
2008;35(10):762-764
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The unbalance between matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP) promotes tumor invasion and metastasis. Studies find that MMP and TIMP expression are close-ly associated with the invasion and metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, TIMP may become a new agent for nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment.
