# [Expression of Concern] Halofuginone induces the apoptosis of breast cancer cells and inhibits migration via downregulation of matrix metalloproteinase-9

**Authors:** Mei Ling Jin, Sun Young Park, Young Hun Kim, Geuntae Park, Sang Joon Lee

PMC · DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2025.5812 · 2025-10-13

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- **Genes:** MMP9 (matrix metallopeptidase 9) [NCBI Gene 4318] {aka CLG4B, GELB, MANDP2, MMP-9}
- **Diseases:** breast cancer (MESH:D001943)
- **Chemicals:** Halofuginone (MESH:C010176), LPA (MESH:D010649), Con (-), HF (MESH:D006195)

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12551992