Matrix metalloproteinase-9 decreased after chemotherapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
TUMORI, vol.97, no.3, pp.286-289, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 97 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2011
- Doi Number: 10.1700/912.10023
- Journal Name: TUMORI
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.286-289
- Keywords: chemotherapy, matrix metalloproteinase-9, non-small cell lung cancer, ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH-FACTOR, SERUM-LEVELS, EXPRESSION, MMP-9, ADENOCARCINOMA, PROGNOSIS, SURVIVAL
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Aims and background. The aim of the study was to investigate the alteration in serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) levels after chemotherapy and the association between the changes in serum levels of MMP-9 and response to chemotherapy in patients with advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer.