Matrix Metalloproteinases Promote Inflammation and Fibrosis in Asbestos-Induced Lung Injury in Mice
Matrix Metalloproteinases Promote Inflammation and Fibrosis in Asbestos-Induced Lung Injury in Mice
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United States: Am Thoracic Soc
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English
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United States: Am Thoracic Soc
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Inhalation of asbestos fibers causes pulmonary inflammation and eventual pulmonary fibrosis (asbestosis). Although the underlying molecular events are poorly understood, protease/antiprotease and oxidant/antioxidant imbalances are believed to contribute to the disease. Implicated in other forms of pulmonary fibrosis, the matrix metalloproteinases (...
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Matrix Metalloproteinases Promote Inflammation and Fibrosis in Asbestos-Induced Lung Injury in Mice
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_1820635
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_1820635
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1044-1549
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1535-4989
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10.1165/rcmb.2005-0471OC
