Prognostic Value of MMP-9 in Ovarian Cancer: A Meta-analysis
Prognostic Value of MMP-9 in Ovarian Cancer: A Meta-analysis
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DOI:
10.7314/apjcp.2013.14.7.4107
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发表时间:
2013-01-01
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通讯作者:
Yan, Jun
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作者:
Li, Li-Na;Zhou, Xin;Yan, Jun
Objective: Matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9) plays an important role in tumor cell invasion. Although it has been studied frequently in ovarian cancer, its prognostic impact is still equivocal. The aim of this study was to more precisely estimate its prognostic significance. Method: We searched Pubmed, Embase, OVID, Sciencedirect and CBM databases to identify eligible studies. Hazard ratios (HRs) or odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were pooled across studies using fixed-effects or random-effects models. We also performed subgroup analysis. Results: 30 studies (n=2552 patients) focusing on prognosis or expression of MM-9 were included. Increased expression of MMP-9 was associated with poor prognosis in ovarian cancer patients (HR=1.68, 95% CI 1.09-2.59, p=0.02). Besides, MMP-9 expression in ovarian cancer was significantly higher than non-malignant tumors (OR=11.46, 95% CI 8.47-15.50, P