Open AccessIncreased expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in the eutopic endometrial tissue of women with endometriosis
Author(s) -
T. Collette,
Rodolphe Maheux,
Jacques Mailloux,
Ali Akoum
Publication year - 2006
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/del297
Subject(s) - endometriosis , tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase , matrix metalloproteinase , extracellular matrix , stromal cell , endometrium , andrology , endocrinology , medicine , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
Endometriosis is a disease where endometrial tissue implants in ectopic locations. Remodelling of the extracellular matrix (ECM) is a prerequisite for the implantation of this tissue to be possible.
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