THE ROLE OF POLYMORPHISMS OF MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES' POLYMORPHISMS 1 AND 12 IN THE FORMATION OF WHEEZING SYNDROME AMONG CHILDREN WITH RECURRENT BRONCHITIS.

Objective: The aim: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) play an important role in the architecture and remodeling of the lungs. There are 2 gene families of MMP among significantly different genes - MMP-1 and MMP-12, which are closely related to the pathophysiological processes of allergic inflammation, damage and restoration of tissues and the body's defense against pathogens.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: 70 examined children were divided into 2 groups: 37 children who had acute recurrent bronchitis complicated by wheezing syndrome, the comparison group included 33 children with acute bronchitis.

Peculiar features of aortic wall structure among children with coarctation.

Objective: The aim of the study to evaluate the peculiarities of the aortic wall structure at the place of coarctation.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: Studying of the aortic sections removed during operative correction at the place of constriction. 10 children at the age between 1 to 6 months were undergone the operation.