| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966925 | Clinica Chimica Acta | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Our results may indicate an involvement of MMP2 in the pathology of PXE. The promoter polymorphisms associated with PXE may lead to increased MMP2 expression and thereby contribute to the elevated proteolytic activity observed in PXE in vitro and in vivo.
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Authors
Ralf Zarbock, Doris Hendig, Christiane Szliska, Knut Kleesiek, Christian Götting,