Acta Biomedica Scientifica (Sep 2012)
MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES AND TISSUE INHIBITORS OF MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES DURING PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY
Abstract
Matrix metalloproteinases are main proteolytic enzymes breaking down most components of extracellular matrix of various tissues. In the review shows role of matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases during implantation, morphogenesis, and. delivery.