A blood test for lung fibrosis.
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Abstract
Peter Barnes discusses a new study on the role of two matrix metalloproteinases, MMP1 (collagenase) and MMP7 (matrilysin), as possible biomarkers of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Medical subject headings
- Biomarkers
- Matrix Metalloproteinase 1
- Matrix Metalloproteinase 7
- Pulmonary Fibrosis