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The chemokine CXCL6 restricts human trophoblast cell migration and invasion by suppressing MMP-2 activity in the first trimester
28 Jun 2013
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STUDY QUESTION: Can the chemokine CXCL6 affect trophoblast cell migration and invasion in human first-trimester placenta? SUMMARY ANSWER: Chemokine CXCL6 inhibits trophoblast cell migration and invasion by suppressing matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 activity in human first-trimester placenta. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Several chemokines including CXCL8, CXCL12, CXCL14, CXCL16, CX3CL1, CCL14 and CCL4 can promote or...
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