The expression of MMP2 in human RCC was higher than normal nephridial tissue and related to the staging and grading of RCC,which suggested that the expression of MMP2 was useful in the prognosis of RCC.

• RCC组织中MMP2基因mRNA的表达较正常肾组织高,与肿瘤分期、分级相关,可作为判断肾癌预后的指标。