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Tissue and serum metalloproteinase (MMP-2) expression in advanced ovarian serous cystoadenocarcinomas: clinical and prognostic implications.

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1996

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G. G. Garzetti, Andrea Ciavattini, Guendalina Lucarini, Gaia Goteri, Michele De Nictolis, Spiridione Garbisa, Laura Masiero, Carlo Romaninï, Biagini Graziella
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Abstract

Tissue MMP-2 seems to be a prognostic indicator in patients with FIGO stage III ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma, significantly correlated with recurrence risk and apparently independent of tumor architectural grade, lymph nodal status, and residual disease after debulking surgery. An interesting relationship was observed between tissue staining and MMP-2 serum levels.