Abstract
At present plasma tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) is undergoing validation as a biological marker in colorectal cancer (CRC). The clinical implementation of plasma TIMP-1 in prognosis, prediction, screening and monitoring CRC requires robust information as to the influence of preanalytical factors, including inter- and intrapersonal biological variations. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible effects of smoking on the level of TIMP-1 in plasma from healthy subjects.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | International Journal of Biological Markers |
Vol/bind | 28 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 226-230 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0393-6155 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2013 |