Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) is Associated with the Risk for a Relapse in Postmenopausal Patients with Node-Positive Breast Carcinoma Treated with Antiestrogen Adjuvant Therapy
- 1 January 2001
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment
- Vol. 65 (1) , 55-61
- https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1006458601568
Abstract
Node-positive breast carcinoma is an aggressive disease. Postmenopausal patients benefit from antiestrogen adjuvant therapy. Predictive markers could, however, be useful in selecting these patients...Keywords
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