Prognostic significance of serum matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) levels in patients with sarcomas

Yaman E., Yalcin B., Utkan G., AKBULUT H., Isikdogan A., Sencan O., ...More

UHOD-ULUSLARARASI HEMATOLOJI-ONKOLOJI DERGISI, vol.18, no.2, pp.79-84, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: UHOD-ULUSLARARASI HEMATOLOJI-ONKOLOJI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.79-84
  • Keywords: serum MMP-9, sarcoma, POOR-PROGNOSIS, EXPRESSION, STAGE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Sarcomas are heterogeneous groups of tumors that are seen rarely. Although great efforts have been made to identify prognostic factors apart from grade, histology and tumor size, they're not so obvious yet. In this study, the prognostic role of serum matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 levels in patients with sarcoma was evaluated.