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Matrix Metalloproteinase-14 Mediates a Phenotypic Shift in the Airways to Increase Mucin Production
6 Aug 2009
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RATIONALE: Induced mainly by cigarette smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global public health problem characterized by progressive difficulty in breathing and increased mucin production. Previously, we reported that acrolein levels found in COPD sputum could activate matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP9). OBJECTIVES: To determine whether acrolein increases expression and activity of MMP14, a...
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