Localization of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, MMP-9 and tissue inhibitors for MMPs (TIMPs) in uterine natural killer cells in early human pregnancy

Invasion by extravillous trophoblast into uterine decidua and myometrium with remodeling of spiral arteries is essential for normal human pregnancy and is tightly regulated. Uterine natural killer (uNK) cells appear to be a major maternal regulator of placentation through the secretion of growth fac...

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Published in:	Human reproduction (Oxford) Vol. 24; no. 3; p. 553
Main Authors:	Naruse, Katsuhiko, Lash, Gendie E, Innes, Barbara A, Otun, Harry A, Searle, Roger F, Robson, Stephen C, Bulmer, Judith N
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01.03.2009
Subjects:	Biopsy CD56 Antigen - biosynthesis Female Gelatinases - metabolism Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic Humans Immunohistochemistry - methods Killer Cells, Natural - metabolism Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 - biosynthesis Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 - biosynthesis Myometrium - metabolism Pregnancy Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases - metabolism Trophoblasts - metabolism Uterus - metabolism
ISSN:	1460-2350, 1460-2350
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