Measurement of MMP-9 and -12 degraded elastin (ELM) provides unique information on lung tissue degra...
Measurement of MMP-9 and -12 degraded elastin (ELM) provides unique information on lung tissue degradation
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Elastin is an essential component of selected connective tissues that provides a unique physiological elasticity. Elastin may be considered a signature protein of lungs where matrix metalloprotease (MMP) -9-and -12, may be considered the signature proteases of the macrophages, which in part are responsible for tissue damage during disease progressi...
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Measurement of MMP-9 and -12 degraded elastin (ELM) provides unique information on lung tissue degradation
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_8c76b26a16164e50a6cd6b04a847788c
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_8c76b26a16164e50a6cd6b04a847788c
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1471-2466
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1471-2466
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10.1186/1471-2466-12-34
