Matrix metalloproteinase 9 contributes to gut microbe homeostasis in a model of infectious colitis

Matrix metalloproteinase 9 contributes to gut microbe homeostasis in a model of infectious colitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inflammatory bowel diseases are associated with increased expression of zinc-dependent Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9). A stark dysregulation of intestinal mucosal homeostasis has been observed in patients with chronic inflammator...

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Main Authors: Rodrigues David M, Sousa Andrew J, Hawley Steve P, Vong Linda, Gareau Melanie G, Kumar Sachin A, Johnson-Henry Kathene C, Sherman Philip M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/105

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