MMP/TIMP expression profiles in distinct lung disease models: implications for possible future therapies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is currently a vast amount of evidence in the literature suggesting that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory airways diseases, su...

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Main Authors: Birrell Mark A, Belvisi Maria G, Wong Sissie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/72