An Exploratory Study of Matrix Metalloproteinase Protein Changes in Unexplained Infertility
: This exploratory study suggests altered circulating MMP-1, MMP-3, and MMP-17 profiles in women with unexplained infertility. These findings require confirmation in larger cohorts and in studies examining endometrial tissue expression and MMP functional activity.
Authors
- Alexandra E. Butler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5762-3917)
- Zainab Alhalwachi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6501-7055)
- Stephen Lawrence Atkin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5887-7257)
- T Sathyapalan
Institutions
- University of Hull (GB)
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain (BH)
- Hull York Medical School (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Life
- Published
- 2026-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/life16040676
- Primary Topic
- Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00