Expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-9 in recurrent chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis

Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) is involved in the upper airway remodeling process. We hypothesized that MMP had an additive effect on the formation of recurrent nasal polyp. We also investigated the association between the functional promoter polymorphism of MMPs and the intensity of labeling index....

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Main Authors: Ling-Feng Wang, Chen-Yu Chien, Feng-Yu Chiang, Chee-Yin Chai, Chih-Feng Tai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X12002057