Polymorphisms of matrix metalloproteinase-7 and -9 are associated with oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma
Braz. oral res. (Online); 35 (), 2021
Abstract Matrix degradation is an important event in the progression, invasion and metastasis of malignant head and neck lesions. Imbalances, mutations and polymorphisms of MMPs and their inhibitors are observed in several cancer subtypes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of the MMP-...