Impact of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Polymorphisms on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Risk.

There was no association between the MMP-8 genotypes rs11225395, rs34009635, or rs35866072 and NPC risk among Taiwanese individuals. Moreover, no combined effects of MMP-8 genotype with smoking, alcohol consumption, or betel quid chewing habits on NPC risk were observed.