MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in cutaneous melanoma: association with prognostic factors and description in cutaneous metastases

Am J Dermatopathol. 2011 Jun;33(4):413-4. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0b013e3181e2e8d6.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / metabolism
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques / methods
  • Male
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 / metabolism*
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Melanoma / metabolism
  • Melanoma / secondary
  • Prognosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 / metabolism*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • TIMP2 protein, human
  • Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2
  • MMP2 protein, human
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 2