Matrix metalloproteinase 3 in parturition, premature rupture of the membranes, and microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that are expressed in many inflammatory conditions and contribute to connective tissue breakdown. Stromelysin 1 [matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP-3)], a novel member of this family, is produced in the context of infection...

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