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ADAM15 modulates outside-in signalling in chondrocyte–matrix interactions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
ADAM15 belongs to a family of transmembrane multi-domain proteins implicated in proteolysis, cell–cell and cell–matrix interactions in various disease conditions.
Burkhardt, Harald   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Disparate Remodeling of the Extracellular Matrix and Proteoglycans in Failing Pediatric Versus Adult Hearts

open access: yesJournal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2018
Background Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common cause of heart failure in adult and pediatric patients, but the underlying mechanism may vary in adults and children, with few studies conducted to date.
Sayantan Jana   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identification of a novel 82 kDa proMMP-9 species associated with the surface of leukaemic cells [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
MMP-9 (matrix metalloproteinase 9) plays a critical role in tumour progression. Although the biochemical properties of the secreted form of proMMP-9 are well characterized, little is known about the function and activity of cell surface-associated proMMP-
Egea, Virginia   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Matrix metalloproteinases in liver injury, repair and fibrosis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 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   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Emerging pharmacological treatments to prevent abdominal aortic aneurysm growth and rupture [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a local expansion of the abdominal aorta wall caused by a complex multifactorial maladaptive vascular remodeling. Despite recent advances in the management of cardiovascular diseases, there currently is no established ...
Fraga-Silva, Rodrigo   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Release of TNF-α during myocardial reperfusion depends on oxidative stress and is prevented by mast cell stabilizers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Objectives: Our study sought to elucidate the role of oxidative stress for shedding of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and for activating TNF-α-converting enzyme (TACE).
Becker, Bernhard F.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Circulating interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels are associated with aortic dimensions in genetic aortic conditions.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2019
BackgroundBiomarkers that reflect progression of dilatation of the aorta in patients with aortic conditions are needed as surrogate tools to assist in monitoring the condition in a non-invasive manner in combination with imaging procedures.
Daishi Fujita   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diabetic retinopathy: could the alpha-1 antitrypsin be a therapeutic option? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most important causes of blindness. The underlying mechanisms of this disease include inflammatory changes and remodeling processes of the extracellular-matrix (ECM) leading to pericyte and vascular endothelial cell ...
Chuluyan, Hector Eduardo   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP-2) expression in adenocarcinoma pleural effusions

open access: yesOncology Reports, 2008
Serous effusions are frequently a clinical manifestation of metastatic disease, with lung, breast and ovarian carcinoma and mesothelioma leading the list. The diagnosis of malignant effusion signifies disease progression and is associated with a worsening patient prognosis.
GIARNIERI, Enrico   +6 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Expression of MMP-13 in Human Temporomandibular Joint Disc Derangement and Osteoarthritis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Objective: MMP-13 performs digestion of collagen, which is a primary component of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articular disc. This study evaluated the expression of MMP-13 in patients with anterior disc displacement with (ADDwR) and without ...
Almeida, Luis Eduardo   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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