Retrovirus-mediated Delivery of TIMP-2 Inhibits Migration. Invasion and Angiogenesis

  • Published : 2002.10.01

Abstract

An imbalance between matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and its endogenous inhibitor. tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-2 causes the degradation of the extracellular matrix associated with pathological events including invasion. metastasis and angiogenesis. Since TIMPs are secreted molecules. they have the potential to be used for gene therapy of certain tumors. (omitted)

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