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Challenges in Matrix Metalloproteinases Inhibition

Biomolecules, 2020
Matrix metalloproteinases are enzymes that degrade the extracellular matrix. They have different substrates but similar structural organization. Matrix metalloproteinases are involved in many physiological and pathological processes and there is a need ...
Helena Laronha, Inês Carpinteiro, Jaime Portugal, Ana Azul, Mário Polido, Krasimira T. Petrova, Madalena Salema-Oom, Jorge Caldeira   +7 more
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Matrix metalloproteinases at key junctions in the pathomechanism of stroke [PDF]

, 2011
Matrix metalloproteinases play a crucial role in the remodelling of the extracellular matrix through direct degradation of its structural proteins and control of extracellular signaling.
Amento, Ang, Asahi, Asahi, Barkho, Bergers, Bini, Cao, Cardone, Chinopoulos, Cunningham, Denker, Dong, Fabunmi, Fisher, Frisch, Galis, Galis, Galis, Galis, Gidday, Godin, Gross, Gu, Gu, Gurney, Haas, Haddad, Halliwell, Hamann, Harkness, Herman, Hornig, Hyslop, Itoh, Kumura, Langton, Lapchak, Larsen, Lee, Lelongt, Loftus, Lucivero, Luttun, McQuibban, Meredith, Montaner, Montaner, Nagase, Nagel, Nagy, Nagy, Nikkari, Pagenstecher, Qi, Rajagopalan, Ramos, Rekhter, Rolfe, Romanic, Rosell, Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Sarén, Sato, Seo, Shrivastava, Shubayev, Siao, Sole, Sottrup, Sternlicht, Strongin, Sukhova, Suzuki, Suzuki, Svedin, Tsuji, Turner, Van, Vogel, Wang, Wang, Webersinke, Yepes, Ying, Zhang, Zhang, Zhang, Zhao   +91 more
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Integrin α2β1 Expression Regulates Matrix Metalloproteinase-1-Dependent Bronchial Epithelial Repair in Pulmonary Tuberculosis. [PDF]

, 2018
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is caused by inhalation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which damages the bronchial epithelial barrier to establish local infection.
Akif A. Khawaja, Catherine W. M. Ong, Catherine W. M. Ong, Deborah L. W. Chong, Joanna C. Porter, Jon S. Friedland, Naomi J. Guppy, Sara Brilha, Sara Brilha   +8 more
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Matrix metalloproteinases in COVID-19: underlying significance

Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 2023
The role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in pathogenesis and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is under extensive exploration. MMPs are a family of extracellular proteases involved in a variety of physiological and pathological ...
Usman Khalid, Dimo Dimov, Tatyana Vlaykova   +2 more
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Matrix metalloproteinases in liver injury, repair and fibrosis. [PDF]

, 2015
The liver is a large highly vascularized organ with a central function in metabolic homeostasis, detoxification, and immunity. Due to its roles, the liver is frequently exposed to various insults which can cause cell death and hepatic dysfunction ...
Baber, John, Coito, Ana J, Duarte, Sergio, Fujii, Takehiro   +3 more
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MT4-MMP deficiency increases patrolling monocyte recruitment to early lesions and accelerates atherosclerosis

Nature Communications, 2018
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are involved in vascular remodeling associated with plaque progression. Little is known about their immune regulatory role in vascular disorders.
Cristina Clemente, Cristina Rius, Laura Alonso-Herranz, Mara Martín-Alonso, Ángela Pollán, Emilio Camafeita, Fernando Martínez, Rubén A. Mota, Vanessa Núñez, Cristina Rodríguez, Motoharu Seiki, José Martínez-González, Vicente Andrés, Mercedes Ricote, Alicia G. Arroyo   +14 more
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The relationship between the first episode of wheezing and matrix metalloproteinases-9 and MMP-2 and tissue inhibitors of MMP-1 levels in preterm infants

Annals of Thoracic Medicine, 2013
Aims: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) have been associated with neonatal lung morbidity and MMP dysregulation contributes to the pathology of chronic and acute lung disorders.
Rabia Gonul Sezer, Gokhan Aydemir, Abdulkadir Bozaykut, Serdar Hira, Ilhan Asya Tanju, Ömer Özcan   +5 more
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Role of matrix Metalloproteinases in pituitary adenoma invasion

Chinese Neurosurgical Journal, 2018
Though pituitary adenomas are benign tumors in most cases, a considerable fraction of PAs behave in a malignant-like manner and invade to the adjacent structures in sellar region, especially the cavernous sinuses.
Chengxian Yang, Xinjie Bao, Renzhi Wang
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A Complete Expression Profile of Matrix-Degrading Metalloproteinases in Dupuytren’s Disease [PDF]

, 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, Baker, Baragi, Bird, Bisson, Bretz, Brinckerhoff, Brown, Bunker, Clark, Daniels, Drummond, d’Ortho, Graham P. Riley, Hutchinson, Ian M. Clark, Iredale, Jones, Jung, Kashiwagi, Kevorkian, Knauper, Le Goff, Luck, Mikkelsen, Mirastschijski, Moyer, Murphy, Nuttall, Ohuchi, Phillip Johnston, Porter, Porter, Price, Qian, Rayan, Rose K. Davidson, Schaer, Scott, Simon T. Donell, Smith, Tarlton, Tarpila, Thurston, Ulrich, Unemori, Unemori, Unemori, Williams   +48 more
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Plasma matrix metalloproteinases in neonates having surgery for congenital heart disease

Heart International, 2009
During cardiopulmonary-bypass matrix-metalloproteinases released may contribute to ventricular dysfunction. This study was to determine plasma matrix-metalloproteinases in neonates after cardiopulmonary-bypass and their relation to post-operative course.
David B. Ross, Richard Schulz, Po-Yin Cheung, Ivan M. Rebeyka, Rhonda J. Rosychuk, John Dyck, Ari R. Joffe, Christina Schulz   +7 more
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