MMP-2 rs243865 Polymorphism as a Risk Modifier of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Taiwanese Males, Smokers and Alcohol Consumers
Background/Aim: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) plays an important role in extracellular matrix remodeling and HCC progression. This study investigated the associations of two functional MMP-2 promoter polymorphisms, r...