Serum Levels of Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinase 2 in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis With Duration More Than 2 Years: Correlation With Cardiac and Pulmonary Abnormalities
In this study, we measured the serum concentration of TIMP-2 in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and explored its possible correlation with cardiac and pulmonary lesions. We studied 42 patients with SSc, with duration equal to or more than 2 years. CT chest, ECG, echocardiography, and serum T...
Main Authors: | Amira Shahin, Amani Elsawaf, Shahira Ramadan, Olfat Shaker, Mona Amin, Mohamed Taha |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2006-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/MI/2006/38458 |
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