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Matrix Metalloproteinases MMP-2 and MMP-9 Occupy a New Role in Severe Preeclampsia
16 Dec 2020
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INTRODUCTION: Preeclampsia (PE) is a life-threatening condition for the mother, the fetus, and the newborn. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) participate in the two primary stages of PE: remodeling of blood vessels at the stage of placental formation and the development of hypertension due to damage to the basement membrane of blood vessels. The object of the present study was to reveal the role of MMP-2 and MMP-9...
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