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Differential expression of matrix metalloproteinases and inhibitors in developing rat lung mesenchymal and epithelial cells.
Pediatric research - 1 Jul 2007
Boucherat Olivier, Bourbon Jacques R, Barlier-Mur Anne-Marie, Chailley-Heu Bernadette, D'Ortho Marie-Pia, Delacourt Christophe
Abstract excerpt
Lung development requires extracellular matrix remodeling. This involves matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their endogenous inhibitors [tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs)]. Because these have been generally studied only in whole lung, we focused specifically on mesenchymal and epi...
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