The Predictive Role of MMP-2, MMP-9, TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 Serum Levels in the Complete Response of the Tumor to Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients.
Kayhan OzdemirIsmail ZenginGamze Guney EskilerHavva Belma KocerAsuman Deveci OzkanTayfur DemirayElif Ozozen SahinPublished in: Journal of investigative surgery : the official journal of the Academy of Surgical Research (2022)
BC patients with high levels of MMP-9 and TIMP-2 can be used to predict the stage of the tumor and CR to chemotherapy and higher TIMP-1 serum level after chemotherapy could be related to better response to chemotherapy.