Differences in MMPs and TIMP-1 expression between intervertebral disc and disc herniation

Joint Bone Spine. 2013 May;80(3):341-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2012.08.011. Epub 2012 Oct 6.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration / metabolism*
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration / pathology
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration / surgery
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / metabolism*
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / pathology
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / surgery
  • Male
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 3 / metabolism*
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases / metabolism
  • Middle Aged
  • Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1 / metabolism*

Substances

  • TIMP1 protein, human
  • Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases
  • MMP3 protein, human
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 3