In vitro secretion and activity profiles of matrix metalloproteinases, MMP-9 and MMP-2, in human term extra-placental membranes after exposure to <it>Escherichia coli</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Premature rupture of fetal membranes (PROM) complicated with intrauterine infection has been associated to alterations of the extracellular matrix (ECM) homeostasis. The aim of this work was to evaluate the integral/functional respon...

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Main Authors: Merchant-Larios Horacio, Flores-Pliego Arturo, Garcia-Lopez Guadalupe, Zaga-Clavellina Veronica, Vadillo-Ortega Felipe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/9/1/13