Overexpression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in adolescents with primary spontaneous pneumothorax for surgical intervention

We sought to determine gene expression profiles associated with bullae formation in patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax, and to identify candidate genes associated with surgical intervention.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - June 8, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Chih-Yung Chiu, Tzu-Ping Chen, Jim-Ray Chen, Chia-Jung Wang, Shun-Ying Yin, Shen-Hao Lai, Kin-Sun Wong Source Type: research