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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-07-01
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Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
Online Access: | http://www.rbej.com/content/5/1/27 |