Extracellular matrix alterations in the Peyronie’s disease

Extracellular matrix alterations in the Peyronie’s disease

Peyronie’s disease is characterized by fibrous plaque formation of the tunica albuginea, causing penile deformity and fertility problems. The aim of the present study was to investigate alterations in the extracellular matrix in Peyronie’s disease. The study used tissues collected by surgical proced...

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Main Authors: Marcelo Silva Watanabe, Thérèse Rachel Theodoro, Natália Lima Coelho, Aline Mendes, Monica Luzia Pereira Leonel, Ana Maria Mader, Helena Bonciani Nader, Sidney Glina, Maria Aparecida Silva Pinhal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Advanced Research
Subjects:
Peyronie
TGF-β
Interleukin-6
Glycosaminoglycans
Heparanase
Chondroitin sulfate
Metalloproteinases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123217300620

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