| Literature DB >> 11179373 |
U Michel1, R Zobotke, M Mäder, R Nau.
Abstract
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) may contribute to an impaired endothelial layer in several diseases. We examined the effect of heat-inactivated Streptococcus pneumoniae R6 on MMP-2 and MMP-9 release by cultured aortic and brain capillary endothelial cells. Treatment with heat-inactivated S. pneumoniae caused an increased release of MMP-2 by both cell types.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11179373 PMCID: PMC98102 DOI: 10.1128/IAI.69.3.1914-1916.2001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infect Immun ISSN: 0019-9567 Impact factor: 3.441