Regulatory effects of inhaled steroids on expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and its inhibitor in asthmatic rats
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and its tissue inhibitor (TIMP-1) in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma and assess the effect of steroid treatment on MMP-9 and TIMP-1 levels. Matrix metalloproteinases are a family of zinc and calcium-dependent endopeptidase...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Zhonghua er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of pediatrics. - 1960. - 43(2005), 8 vom: 29. Aug., Seite 591-4 |
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| Format: | Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | Chinese |
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Zhonghua er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of pediatrics |
| Schlagworte: | English Abstract Journal Article Glucocorticoids Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 EC 3.4.24.35 |