Up-regulated Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity in Soil-transmitted Helminth-tuberculosis Co-infection is Associated with Increased Lung Pathology

Overview

Journal Eur Respir J

Date 2025 Jan 30

PMID 39884753

Authors

Maria-Cristina I Loader

Sory Vasquez Alves

Robert H Gilman

Jorge Coronel

Carmen Taquiri

Neusa Vasquez Alves

Fabiola Diaz-Soria

Salomon Durand

Sean T Kelleher

Teresa Jacob

William H Elson

Daniela E Kirwan

Jon S Friedland

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