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Strophanthus sarmentosus Extracts and the Strophanthus Cardenolide Ouabain Inhibit Snake Venom Proteases from Echis ocellatus

Molecules
Strophanthus sarmentosus is recognised for various ethnomedicinal applications, including treatment after snakebites. However, only limited scientific evidence exists on its antivenomous capabilities.
Julius Abiola, Olapeju Aiyelaagbe, Akindele Adeyi, Babafemi Ajisebiola, Simone König   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Insights into the Mechanisms Involved in Strong Hemorrhage and Dermonecrosis Induced by Atroxlysin-Ia, a PI-Class Snake Venom Metalloproteinase

Toxins, 2017
Hemorrhage is the most prominent effect of snake venom metalloproteinases (SVMPs) in human envenomation. The capillary injury is a multifactorial effect caused by hydrolysis of the components of the basement membrane (BM).
Luciana Aparecida Freitas-de-Sousa, Mônica Colombini, Mônica Lopes-Ferreira, Solange M. T. Serrano, Ana Maria Moura-da-Silva   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

, 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
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Peripheral Neutrophil Activation and Extracellular Trap Formation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
Markers of neutrophil activation are increased in plasma during ALS, and markers of NET formation associate with ALS survival. ABSTRACT Objectives Peripheral neutrophil levels in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) inversely correlate with survival, suggesting a role for neutrophils in disease progression.
Lillia A. Baird, Haley McQuown, Jihyun Park, Samuel J. Teener, Ian F. Webber‐Davis, Andrew D. Carter, Dae‐Gyu Jang, Eva L. Feldman, Stephen A. Goutman, Benjamin J. Murdock   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

ADAM and ADAMTS Family Proteins and Snake Venom Metalloproteinases: A Structural Overview

Toxins, 2016
A disintegrin and metalloproteinase (ADAM) family proteins constitute a major class of membrane-anchored multidomain proteinases that are responsible for the shedding of cell-surface protein ectodomains, including the latent forms of growth factors ...
Soichi Takeda
doaj   +1 more source

Combining Three Peripheral Blood Biomarkers to Stratify Rheumatoid Arthritis–Associated Interstitial Lung Disease Risk

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The purpose was to evaluate a biomarker score consisting of MUC5B rs35705950 promoter variant, plasma matrix metalloproteinase‐7 (MMP‐7), and serum anti–malondialdehyde‐acetaldehyde (anti‐MAA) antibody for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)–associated interstitial lung disease (ILD) risk stratification.
Kelsey Coziahr, Austin M. Wheeler, Brent A. Luedders, Michael Duryee, Halie Frideres, Katherine D. Wysham, Grant W. Cannon, Gary Kunkel, Dana P. Ascherman, Paul A. Monach, Gail S. Kerr, Andreas M. Reimold, Scott M. Matson, Joshua F. Baker, Geoffrey M. Thiele, Ted R. Mikuls, Bryant R. England   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Engineering Single-Chain Antibody Fragment (scFv) Variants Targeting A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase-17 (ADAM-17)

Biomolecules
Metalloproteinases (MPs) are zinc-dependent endopeptidases, including matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and a disintegrin and metalloproteinases (ADAMs), implicated in various diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular ...
Masoud Kalantar, Elham Khorasani Buxton, Korey M. Reid, Donald Bleyl, David M. Leitner, Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Progestin and Nuclear Progestin Receptor Are Essential for Upregulation of Metalloproteinase in Zebrafish Preovulatory Follicles

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2018
Ovulation requires proteinases to promote the rupture of ovarian follicles. However, the identity of these proteinases remains unclear. In our previous studies using RNA-seq analysis of differential expressed genes, we found significant down-regulation ...
Dong Teng Liu, Dong Teng Liu, Nichole J. Carter, Xin Jun Wu, Wan Shu Hong, Shi Xi Chen, Yong Zhu, Yong Zhu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Inhibitory antibodies designed for matrix metalloproteinase modulation [PDF]

, 2019
The family of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) consists of a set of biological targets that are involved in a multitude of severe pathogenic events such as different forms of cancers or arthritis.
Fischer, Thomas, Riedl, Rainer
core   +1 more source

Strategies for Loading and Releasing Peptide Therapeutics in Biodegradable Carriers

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A biodegradable carrier‐based peptide delivery system is a powerful treatment platform for diverse diseases, owing to its superior therapeutic efficacy and low toxicity. This review examines the conventional peptide‐loaded carrier fabrication process and its current limitations.
Wookyoung Jang, Ki Wan Bong
wiley   +1 more source