| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970522 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Our results indicate that MMP-2 and MMP-9 in their active forms are not released by platelets during blood clotting, whereas the use of calcium chelating anticoagulants can profoundly alter the activity of endogenous gelatinases. This suggests that the determination of active forms of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in serum samples represents a suitable procedure.
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Authors
Massimiliano Castellazzi, Carmine Tamborino, Enrico Fainardi, Maria C. Manfrinato, Enrico Granieri, Franco Dallocchio, Tiziana Bellini,