Decidual leucocytes infiltrating human spiral arterioles are rich source of matrix metalloproteinases and degrade extracellular matrix in vitro and in situ

ConclusionWe suggest that matrix remodelling in SpA is initiated by infiltrating leucocytes, while EVTs become involved at later stages.

Source: American Journal of Reproductive Immunology - September 29, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Ruhul H. Choudhury, Caroline E. Dunk, Stephen J. Lye, Lynda K. Harris, John D. Aplin, Rebecca L. Jones Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research