Is papillary renal cell cancer strongly associated with simple renal cysts?
This is the first study to show an association between SRCs and papillary RCC.
Increased activity of MMP-2 (MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio) and reduced TIMP-2 levels may play an important role in clinical hypertension of childhood obesity. Additionally, hypoadiponectinemia may contribute to increased activity of MMP-2 in obese/hypertensive children and adolescents.