Objective To study the expression and clinical significance of matrix metalloprotenase 2(MMP-2) protein and E-cadherin(E-cad) in pancreatic cancer tissues. Methods From June 2011 to June2013, 89 tissue specimens were collected in our hospital, including 34 specimens of normal pancreatic tissue and 55 specimens of pancreatic cancer tissues. The expressions of MMP-2 and E-cad proteins were detected by immunohistochemical technique. Results The positive rate of MMP-2 in the pancreatic cancer tissues was52.7% w...