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(RG) Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Matrix metalloproteinase-9 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in plasma/serum and urine of women during term and threatened preterm labor: a clinical approach

E. Makrakis Department of Microbiology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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O. Grigoriou Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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E. Kouskouni Department of Microbiology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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N. Vitoratos Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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E. Salamalekis Department of Microbiology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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E. Chatzoudi Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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G. Creatsas Department of Microbiology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Pages 170-176 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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