Abstract
Objectives: Recent evidence demonstrated that lipocalin (LCN)2 is induced in many types of human cancer, while the detection of its complex with matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 is correlated with the cancer disease status. We attempted to evaluate plasma expressions of LCN2, MMP-9, and their complex (LCN2/MMP-9) during the diagnostic work-up of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and investigated their correlations with disease progression. Methods: In total, 195 patients with OSCC and 81 healthy controls were recruited. Expression levels of LCN2, MMP-9, and LCN2/MMP-9 were determined with immunoenzymatic assays. Results: Patients with OSCC exhibited significantly higher levels of LCN2, MMP-9, and LCN2/MMP-9 compared with healthy controls (LCN2: P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 734-740 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Oral Diseases |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2012 |
Keywords
- Lipocalin 2
- Matrix metalloproteinase-9
- Oral squamous cell carcinoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry
- Otorhinolaryngology