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Structure and function of MMP-2 and its inhibitor TIMP-2
(2000-10-06)
Animal cells secrete various enzymes capable of degrading the extracellular matrix. One of the most studied groups of these are the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). This group of zinc containing endopeptidases consists ...
Regulation and characterization of antimicrobial peptides in man and mice
(2007-09-07)
The gene-encoded antimicrobial peptides have emerged as an important
component of innate immunity. In mammals, antimicrobial peptides are
either directly secreted from cells or found in cell granules, which can
be ...
Influence of the microflora on gastrointestinal nitric oxide generation : studies in newborn infants and germ-free animals
(2006-05-11)
Interactions between intestinal bacteria and the host play an important role in physiological regulation of gut function and in development of various diseases. Nitric oxide (NO) exhibits a variety of biological actions ...