Pathophysiology of matrix metalloproteinases in breast cancer progression
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are secretary or membrane type proteolytic enzymes that act on extracellular matrix protein components such as collagens, gelatins, elastins, laminins, fibronectins, and integrins. MMPs are synthesized as zymogens and are activated to functional forms on autoproteoly...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcsr.co.in/article.asp?issn=2277-5706;year=2019;volume=8;issue=3;spage=145;epage=150;aulast=Katari |