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A Complete Expression Profile of Matrix-Degrading Metalloproteinases in Dupuytren’s Disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Dupuytren’s disease (DD) is a common fibrotic condition of the palmar fascia, leading to deposition of collagen-rich cords and finger contractions. The metzincin superfamily contains key enzymes in the turnover of collagen and other extracellular matrix ...
Adrian J. Chojnowski   +48 more
core   +1 more source

Molecular interactions of tannic acid and matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9

open access: yesComputational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, 2023
Tannic acid (TA) has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties and acts as an adhesive, hemostatic, and crosslinking agent in hydrogels.
Ya-Tang Chiang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Expression of inflammation-related genes is associated with adipose tissue location in horses [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Background : In humans, adipose tissue (AT) originating from different depots shows varying gene expression profiles. In horses, the risk of certain metabolic disorders may also be influenced by the impact of specific AT depots.
Bruynsteen, Lien   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

マトリックスメタロプロテアーゼと膵疾患 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) is a family of collagenolytic enzymesand are associated with many pathological conditions. Especially, MMPs have a strong relation with tumor progression and invasion. In this review, we focused on association of MMPs and
Ichimura, Mitsuko   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Increased Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 Concentrations in Corneal Epithelium of Patients with Recurrent Corneal Erosions

open access: yesJournal of Ophthalmology, 2022
Purpose. To assess the role of selected matrix metalloproteinases in defective corneal re-epithelization in patients with recurrent corneal erosions. Subjects.
Katarzyna Jadczyk-Sorek   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integrin α2β1 Expression Regulates Matrix Metalloproteinase-1-Dependent Bronchial Epithelial Repair in Pulmonary Tuberculosis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is caused by inhalation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which damages the bronchial epithelial barrier to establish local infection.
Akif A. Khawaja   +8 more
core   +6 more sources

In vivo and in vitro efficacy of crocin against Echinococcus multilocularis

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a fatal zoonosis caused by the larvae of Echinococcus multilocularis. However, current chemotherapy treatment options are based on benzimidazoles [albendazole (ABZ) and mebendazole], which have limited efficacy.
Chuanchuan Liu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of proteases in pathologies of the synovial joint [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Synovial (diarthrodial) joints are employed within the body to provide skeletal mobility and have a characteristic structure adapted to provide a smooth almost frictionless surface for articulation.
Buttle, D, Jones, GC, Riley, GP
core   +1 more source

Biomarkers of Skin Graft Healing in Venous Leg Ulcers

open access: yesActa Dermato-Venereologica, 2022
There is a need for biomarkers that predict the success of transplantation of venous leg ulcers (with autologous split-thickness skin grafts). The primary objective of this exploratory study was to investigate the association between split-thickness skin
Klaus Kirketerp-Møller   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ciprofloxacin enhances the stimulation of matrix metalloproteinase 3 expression by interleukin-1beta in human tendon-derived cells [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
To determine whether the fluoroquinolone antibiotic ciprofloxacin, which can cause tendon pain and rupture in a proportion of treated patients, affects the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in human tendon-derived cells in culture.
Astrom   +16 more
core   +1 more source

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