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ORAL PRESENTATIONSmetalloproteinases) and their inhibitor, TIMP. Several studies relate MMP and TIMP expression to airway inflammatory diseases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate which is MMP and TIMP expression in Brazilian NP.Method: Thirty NPs were compared with 19 controls. MMP1, MMP2, MMP9, and TIMP1 mRNAs expression was evaluated by RQTPCR. Also, PCR results were correlated to extensiveness of disease. PCR data were analyzed through Student t test, and the correlation betw… Show more
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