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Journal of Orofacial Sciences, 2010 Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), also known as matrixins, belong to a group of zinc-dependent proteins, which are thought to play a central role in the breakdown of extracellular matrix. Collagen, elastin, gelatin and casein are major components cleaved by MMPs.
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Matrix Metalloproteinases [PDF]
Circulation Research, 2002 The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of enzymes (25 identified to date) that have in common the ability to degrade many molecules of the extracellular matrix. MMP activity can be inhibited by the endogenous tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs 1 through 4), and the net proteolytic activity within a tissue is a function of the ...
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Journal of UOEH, 1997 Matrix-degrading enzymes, matrix metalloproteinases, are members of a unique family of Zinc-binding endopeptidases that are responsible for the metabolism of extracellular components in the tissue stroma. Their controlled expression is essential for normal processes such as wound healing and tissue remodeling, including embryogenesis.
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Matrix Metalloproteinases and Glaucoma
Biomolecules, 2022 Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are enzymes that decompose extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins. MMPs are thought to play important roles in cellular processes, such as cell proliferation, differentiation, angiogenesis, migration, apoptosis, and host ...
Moo Hyun Kim, Su-Ho Lim
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Biomedicines, 2021 Collagen cleavage by matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) is considered a major cause of dental resins long term failure. Most MMP inhibitors display significant toxicity and are unsuitable for dental resins’ applications. Here we report a study of a new class
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Matrix metalloproteinases-9 and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases-1 in sarcoidosis patients [PDF]
Arhiv za farmaciju, 2017 Matrix metaloproteinases (MMPs) and their specific inhibitors - tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMPs) play an important role in pulmonary extracellular matrix destruction. Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease affecting multiple organs.
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Extracellular Matrix Enzymes and Immune Cell Biology
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 2021 Remodelling of the extracellular matrix (ECM) by ECM metalloproteinases is increasingly being associated with regulation of immune cell function. ECM metalloproteinases, including Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs), A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinases ...
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The American Journal of Pathology, 2012 Remodeling of extracellular matrix is crucial for many physiological (cell migration, proliferation, growth, and development) and pathological (remodeling of heart, carcinogenesis, metastasis, etc.) events. Thus, the interaction between cells and extracellular matrix plays a key role in normal development and differentiation of organism and many ...
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Extracellular regulation of metalloproteinases [PDF]
, 2015 Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and adamalysin-like metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTSs) belong to the metzincin superfamily of metalloproteinases and they play key roles in extracellular matrix catabolism, activation and inactivation ...
Yamamoto, Kazuhiro +2 more
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Matrix Metalloproteinases in Predicting Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy in Old Age
Oftalʹmologiâ, 2023 The development of diabetic retinopathy is associated with matrix metalloproteinases, but they are rarely used to predict this pathology. The purpose of the study is to predict the development of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy in old age based on ...
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