Gene Score gda Association Type Type Original DB Sentence supporting the association PMID PMID Year
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE We previously reported that Capn4 also plays an essential role in the migration of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cells through regulation of (MMP-2) by nuclear factor-kappa B activation. 31691433 2020
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 GeneticVariation disease BEFREE CT and TT genotypes at MMP2 C-1306T were associated with a significantly decreased risk of NPC metastasis. 31243109 2019
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE Transfection of NPC cell lines with siRNA targeting Ezrin significantly inhibited NPC cell migration and invasion, and downregulated the mRNA expression level of MMP2; however, no effect was observed on MMP9 mRNA expression. 31289527 2019
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE In conclusion, this study revealed that EGCG could inhibit the metastatic activity of human NPC cells by downregulating the protein expression of MMP-2 through modulation of the Src signaling pathway, suggesting that EGCG may be a potential candidate for chemoprevention of NPC. 31012106 2019
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE Compared to normal nasopharyngeal epithelium, high expression of tumoral MMP-2 was detected in 47.9% of NPC samples. 31410017 2019
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE After exposure to PSH on NPC, the expression of MMP-2 is downregulated and EMT is suppressed through MAPK signaling pathways. 31850235 2019
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 Biomarker disease BEFREE Through reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT‑qPCR) and western blot analyses, the expression of metastasis‑associated genes, including E‑cadherin, metastatic tumor antigen 1, matrix metalloproteinase‑2 and metalloproteinase inhibitor 2 were demonstrated to be regulated by miR‑122 in NPC cells. 29693120 2018
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE In summary, our data showed that RIE inhibited the migration and invasion of NPC cells by suppressing the expression of MMP-2 by down-regulating the ERK1/2 signaling pathway, suggesting that Rubus idaeus may serve as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agent for NPC. 28946771 2017
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 GeneticVariation disease BEFREE Among the 15 SNPs detected in the meta-analysis, miR-146a (rs2910164, C>G), HCG9 (rs3869062, A>G), HCG9 (rs16896923, T>C), MMP2 (rs243865, C>T), GABBR1 (rs2076483, T>C), and TP53 (rs1042522, C>G) were associated with decreased susceptibility to NPC, while GSTM1 (+/DEL), IL-10 (rs1800896, A>G), MDM2 (rs2279744, T>G), MDS1-EVI1 (rs6774494, G>A), XPC (rs2228000, C>T), HLA-F (rs3129055, T>C), SPLUNC1 (rs2752903, T>C; and rs750064, A>G), and GABBR1 (rs29232, G>A) were associated with increased susceptibility to NPC. 28881764 2017
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE Protein levels of the signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (STAT3), phospho-STAT3 (p-STAT3), mouse anti-human cyclin D2 (CCND2) and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) were tested by western blotting. miRNA-124-3p expression in NPC was markedly downregulated compared to postnasal catarrh tissues (P<0.001); miRNA-124-3p expression showed close linkage with clinical stages, regional lymph node involvement and T stages (all P<0.001). miRNA-124-3p expression was lower in the 7 NPC cell lines than NP69 cells (all P<0.05). 26707908 2016
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE Moreover, lower levels of ERK1/2 phosphorylation and MMP-2 expression were observed in the NPC lung metastases of nude mice administered UCB. 26407680 2016
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 GeneticVariation disease BEFREE The results suggested that the Arg399Gln polymorphism of XRCC1 gene, the 1G/2G polymorphism of MMP-1 gene, the RsaI polymorphism of CYP2E1 gene, the -1306C>T polymorphism of MMP-2 gene and the Arg72Pro polymorphism of p53 gene might be related to increased risks of nasopharyngeal carcinoma under different genetic comparison models, while the Arg194Trp and Arg280His polymorphisms of XRCC1 gene and the 309T>G polymorphism of MDM2 gene might not contribute to the risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. 25481674 2015
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE Interleukin-6 promotes the migration and invasion of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell lines and upregulates the expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9. 24603891 2014
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE Capn4 is a marker of poor clinical outcomes and promotes nasopharyngeal carcinoma metastasis via nuclear factor-κB-induced matrix metalloproteinase 2 expression. 24703594 2014
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 GeneticVariation disease BEFREE For MMP2-1306 C>T polymorphism, significant associations were observed under three genetic models both in overall comparison and in a hospital-based subgroup, and in oral cavity cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer under dominant model as well. 23637955 2013
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 GeneticVariation disease BEFREE By contrast, no statistically significant association with NPC risk was found for MMP2 rs7201 and EGFR rs884225 polymorphisms (P>0.05). 23416081 2013
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 GeneticVariation disease BEFREE Our results provide molecular epidemiological evidence that the MMP2 -1306C/T promoter polymorphism is associated with NPC risk, and this association is especially noteworthy in heavy smokers. 21880183 2011
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 Biomarker disease CTD_human The results showed that serum levels of all the four proteins were indeed higher in NPC patients versus healthy controls and that the use of a three-marker panel (cystatin A, manganese superoxide dismutase and matrix metalloproteinase 2) can contribute to a better NPC detection than each marker alone. 20461718 2010
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 Biomarker disease BEFREE The results showed that serum levels of all the four proteins were indeed higher in NPC patients versus healthy controls and that the use of a three-marker panel (cystatin A, manganese superoxide dismutase and matrix metalloproteinase 2) can contribute to a better NPC detection than each marker alone. 20461718 2010
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE The inhibition of NPC cell invasion by AE was evidenced through the suppression of matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP-2) expression. 20607722 2010
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 GeneticVariation disease BEFREE Our findings suggest that the genetic polymorphisms or haplotype in the MMP2 promoter may play a role in mediating the susceptibility to NPC in Chinese populations. 17607721 2007
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE The purpose of this study is to determine if the stress hormone norepi can influence the expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, and VEGF in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) tumors by using three NPC tumor cell lines. 17079456 2006
Entrez Id: 4313
Gene Symbol: MMP2
MMP2
0.400 AlteredExpression disease BEFREE To investigate the roles of MMPs in the progression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), the expression of MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7, MMP-12, MMP-13, MMP-14, and MMP-19 was explored by microarray assay. 12517806 2003