Open AccessMatrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1: a possible role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis
Author(s) -
Jacek Szamatowicz
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/17.2.284
Subject(s) - peritoneal fluid , endometriosis , matrix metalloproteinase , pathogenesis , tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase , medicine , endocrinology , extracellular matrix , andrology , chemistry , biochemistry
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of endopeptidases which play a role in the degradation and turnover of extracellular matrix proteins. Their action is regulated by specific tissue inhibitors called tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs).
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