Clinical significance of matrix metalloproteinase 9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 and 2 in Kawasaki disease
Purpose : Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis, a leading cause of pediatric acquired heart disease. Histopathological findings of coronary artery lesion (CAL) in KD indicate destruction of the coronary artery wall with diffuse vasculitis. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their endogen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2010-04-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://www.kjp.or.kr/upload/2010530408-20100631173131.PDF |