Serum level of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in patients with salivary gland tumor

ABSTRACT

Statement of the Problem: Matrix metalloproteinases [MMPs] have been implicated in the pathogenesis of certain diseases and cancers via tissue destruction and can be secreted into the blood stream. MMP9 expression in the salivary gland tissue was evaluated but their serum level in the salivary gland tumors was not studied