The expression and regulation of ADAMTS-1, -4, -5, -9, and -15, and TIMP-3 by TGFbeta1 in prostate cells: relevance to the accumulation of versican.

BACKGROUND: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is characterized by a proportional increase in the size of the stromal compartment of the gland, involving alterations to extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Some of these changes have been associated with the activity and expression of transforming...

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Main Authors: Cross, N, Chandrasekharan, S, Jokonya, N, Fowles, A, Hamdy, F, Buttle, D, Eaton, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005