Spatio-temporal expression of MMP-2, MMP-9 and tissue kallikrein in uteroplacental units of the pregnant guinea-pig (Cavia porcellus)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In humans trophoblast invasion and vascular remodeling are critical to determine the fate of pregnancy. Since guinea-pigs share with women an extensive migration of the trophoblasts through the decidua and uterine arteries, and a hae...

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Main Authors: Rey Sergio, Corthorn Jenny, Chacón Cecilia, Valdés Gloria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/5/1/27