GnRH I and II up-regulate MMP-26 expression through the JNK pathway in human cytotrophoblasts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteinase-26 (MMP-26), one of the main mediators of extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, has been shown to exist in trophoblasts of human placenta and to play a role in trophoblast cell invasion. However, little is...

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Main Authors: Wu Xiao-qiu, Li Yu-xia, Cao Bin, Liu Jing, Wang Yan-ling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/5