Induction and regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-12in human airway smooth muscle cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The elastolytic enzyme matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-12 has been implicated in the development of airway inflammation and remodeling. We investigated whether human airway smooth muscle cells could express and secrete MMP-12, thereby participating in the pathogen...

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Autors principals:	Papi Alberto, Bhavsar Pankaj K, Oltmanns Ute, Sukkar Maria B, Issa Razao, Xie Shaoping, Caramori Gaetano, Adcock Ian, Fan Chung K
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	BMC 2005-12-01
Col·lecció:	Respiratory Research
Accés en línia:	http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/148
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