Expression and activity of matrix metalloproteinase-2 in calcific aortic stenosis

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Cell growth-promoting activity of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 (TIMP-2)

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Accumulation of T lymphocytes and expression of interleukin-2 receptors in nonrheumatic stenotic aortic valves

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Inflammation, Cytokine, Autoimmune Disease +10

Latent transforming growth factor-beta 1 and its binding protein are components of extracellular matrix microfibrils.

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Tissue Engineering, Engineering, Cell Adhesion +17