| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4204760 | Archivos de Bronconeumología | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Healthy smokers had a higher concentration of total MMP-9 and that concentration was correlated with their exposure to tobacco smoke. Maintenance of the active MMP-9/TIMP-1 ratio in healthy smokers may explain the absence of progressive airway obstruction. Measurement of active MMP-9 concentration could be useful for assessment of airway remodeling.
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Authors
B. Avilés, J. Belda, G. Margarit, J. Bellido-Casado, C. MartÃnez-Brú, P. Casan,