A Systematic Review on the Role of Matrix Metalloproteinases in the Pathogenesis of Inguinal Hernias

The recurrence rate in patients who undergo surgery for abdominal wall hernias (AWHs) is high. AWHs have been hypothesized to be a disease of the extracellular matrix, which is supported by evidence showing a high incidence of AWHs in patients with connective tissue disorders. This study aimed to in...

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Main Authors: Umberto Bracale, Roberto Peltrini, Biancamaria Iacone, Mirko Martirani, Daniele Sannino, Antonio Gargiulo, Francesco Corcione, Raffaele Serra, Umberto Marcello Bracale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/13/7/1123