<it>In vitro </it>suppression of the <it>MMP-3 </it>gene in normal and cytokine-treated human chondrosarcoma using small interfering RNA
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) synthesized and secreted from connective tissue cells have been thought to participate in degradation of the extracellular matrix. Increased MMPs activities that degrade proteoglycans have been measure...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
Online Access: | http://www.josr-online.com/content/4/1/45 |