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ID 83803
Author
Kanayama, Hiro-omi Department of Urology, The University of Tokushima School of Medicine Tokushima University Educator and Researcher Directory KAKEN Search Researchers
Keywords
matrix metalloproteinase
tumor invasion
metastasis
progression
bladder cancer
Content Type
Journal Article
Description
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of proteolytic enzymes which degrade the extracellular matrix or components of the basement membrane. They have essential roles in tumor invasion and metastasis. In bladder cancer, elevated MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression in tumor tissues, correlated with tumor stage, grade or prognosis, were reported in several studies. Moreover, high levels of serum or urine MMP and TIMP were observed in patients with bladder cancer especially in advanced cases. However, the true roles of MMPs and TIMPs in bladder cancer progression are not yet clarified. Here, we discuss the roles and clinical implications of MMPs in bladder cancer.
Journal Title
The journal of medical investigation : JMI
ISSN
13431420
NCID
AA11166929
Volume
48
Issue
1-2
Start Page
31
End Page
43
Sort Key
31
Published Date
2001
Remark
FullText File
language
eng
departments
Medical Sciences