Nonselective matrix metalloproteinase but not tumor necrosis factor-a inhibition effectively preserves the early critical colon anastomotic integrity

Magnus S. Ågren, Thomas L. Andersen, Line Andersen, Christine Bruun Schiødt, Vikas Surve, Troels T. Andreassen, Juha Risteli, Lennart E. Franzén, Jean-Marie Delaissé, Anne-Marie Heegaard, Lars Nannestad Jørgensen

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    Abstract

    Increased matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity has been implicated in the pathogenesis of colorectal anastomotic leakage. Tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) induces MMPs and may influence anastomosis repair.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalInternational Journal of Colorectal Disease
    Volume26
    Issue number3
    Pages (from-to)329-337
    Number of pages9
    ISSN0179-1958
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

    Keywords

    • Former Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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