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Molecular characterization of porcine MMP19 and MMP23B genes and its association with immune traits.
International journal of biological sciences - 1 Jan 2011
Zhao Shuanping, Zhao Yongzhen, Niu Pengxia, Wang Ning, Tang Zhonglin, Zan Linsen, Li Kui
Abstract excerpt
MMP19 and MMP23B belong to the Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) family, which are zinc-binding endopeptidases that are capable of degrading various components of the extracellular matrix. They are thought to play important roles in embryonic development, reproduction and tissue remodeling, as well as in cell proliferation, differentiation, migration, angiogenesis, apoptosis and host defense. However, they are...
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