Matrix metalloproteinase as a marker of low bone mineral density in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Introduction Obstructive pulmonary disease is considered as an inflammatory condition, and osteoporosis is one of its complication. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are found in extracellular matrix, especially in lungs, and have a regulatory function in bone turnover. Aim The aim was to show a corre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=2;spage=119;epage=122;aulast=Khalil |