Can Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and SMAD-2 Levels Predict Lamina Propria Invasion in Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma?
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Tefik, Tzevat
Serilmez, Murat
Gasimov, Kamranbay
Sanli, Oner
Ozcan, Faruk
Yitgin, Yasin
Erdem, Selçuk
Duranyıldız, Derya
Verep, Samed
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Introduction Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) has a role in the destruction of lamina propria (LP) of the bladder wall and SMAD-2 promotes cell-to-cell adhesion. This study aimed to investigate the association between LP invasion and serum protein and mRNA expression levels of MMP-9 and SMAD-2 in bladder cancer (BC) patients.
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