Matrix metalloproteinases as mediators of reproductive function
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Matrix metalloproteinases as mediators of reproductive function.
The organs of the adult reproductive system can undergo extensive remodelling, experiencing rapid changes in tissue mass and function. Much of this matrix remodelling is attributed to the action of matrix metalloproteinases. Matrix metalloproteinase family members are expressed in a highly-regulated manner in many reproductive processes, including menstruation, ovulation, implantation, and uter...
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عنوان ژورنال: Molecular Human Reproduction
سال: 1997
ISSN: 1460-2407
DOI: 10.1093/molehr/3.1.27