Induction and regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-12in human airway smooth muscle cells

Induction and regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-12in human airway smooth muscle cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The elastolytic enzyme matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-12 has been implicated in the development of airway inflammation and remodeling. We investigated whether human airway smooth muscle cells could express and secrete MMP-12, thereby...

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Main Authors: Papi Alberto, Bhavsar Pankaj K, Oltmanns Ute, Sukkar Maria B, Issa Razao, Xie Shaoping, Caramori Gaetano, Adcock Ian, Fan Chung K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/148

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