High MMP-9 and TNF-α expression increase in preterm premature rupture of membranes

Preterm delivery is one of the causes of high perinatal morbidity and mortality. Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) is important for extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and may cause preterm labor and premature rupture of membranes (PROM). Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) as a pro-inflammatory cyto...

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Main Authors: Sri Sulistyowati, Yuniarsih Zakia, Soetrisno Khasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University 2016-05-01
Series:Universa Medicina
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Online Access:https://univmed.org/ejurnal/index.php/medicina/article/view/146