Clinicopathological and prognostic significance of TIMP1 expression in gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The research on the associations between tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP1) expression and the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of patients with gastric cancer (GC) have resulted in contradictory findings. Exploring the associations between TIMP1 and clinicopathological parameters and the prognosis of GC patients is essential.