The Biology and Function of Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase 2 in the Lungs
Tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMP) are a family of four endogenous proteins that primarily function to inhibit the activities of proteases such as the matrix metalloproteinases (MMP). Altered MMP/TIMP ratios are frequently observed in several human diseases. During aging and disea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Pulmonary Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/3632764 |