MMPs and TIMPs expression in facial tissue of children with cleft lip and palate

Background and Aims: Morphogenesis of the upper lip and palate is a complex process involving highly regulated interactions between epithelial and mesenchymal cells. Genetic evidence in humans and mice indicates the involvement of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their endogenous tissue inhibito...

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Main Authors: Liene Smane-Filipova, Mara Pilmane, Ilze Akota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 2016-12-01
Series:Biomedical Papers
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Online Access:https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201604-0013_MMPs_and_TIMPs_expression_in_facial_tissue_of_children_with_cleft_lip_and_palate.php