Invasive properties of fibroblast-like synoviocytes: correlation with growth characteristics and expression of MMP-1, MMP-3, and MMP-10. (Extended Report)

Authors :: Tolboom, TCA
Pieterman, E
van der Laan, WH
Toes, REM
Huidekoper, AL
Nelissen, RGHH
Breedveld, FC
Huizinga, TWJ
Source :: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. November 2002, Vol. 61 Issue 11, p975, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Background: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have a pivotal role in the destruction of cartilage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is mediated by the fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS). Objective: To examine the in [...]

Subjects :: Metalloproteins -- Physiological aspects
Rheumatoid arthritis -- Development and progression
Health
Physiological aspects
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