Matrix metalloproteinase-9 predicts pulmonary status declines in α<sub>1</sub>-antitrypsin deficiency
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) may be important in the progression of emphysema, but there have been few longitudinal clinical studies of MMP-9 including pulmonary status and COPD exacerbation outcomes.</p> <p>Methods...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-03-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/35 |