The role of collagenase in emphysema
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The extracellular matrix is essential for the integrity of the lung and when disrupted can lead to the architectural changes seen in emphysema. The etiology of emphysema is believed to be due to an imbalance in the proteases and antiproteases within the lung. Stu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-09-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr85 |