MMP-9 supplied by bone marrow-derived cells contributes to skin carcinogenesis.

Explore this paper's citation graph

Summary

The matrix metalloproteinase MMP-9/gelatinase B is upregulated in angiogenic dysplasias and invasive cancers of the epidermis in a mouse model of multi-stage tumorigenesis elicited by HPV16 oncogenes, suggesting inflammatory cells can be coconspirators in carcinogenesis.

Type
article
Published
2000-10-27
Cited by
123
References
37
Access
Open access

Keywords

Biology, Carcinogenesis, Cancer research, Keratinocyte, Bone marrow

References

Cited by

Related papers