MMP9: a tough target for targeted therapy for cancer

K Augoff, A Hryniewicz-Jankowska, R Tabola, K Stach - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary MMP9, due to its proteolytic activity, plays a key role in tumorigenesis by
regulating migration, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and survival of cancer cells …

The charming world of the extracellular matrix: a dynamic and protective network of the intestinal wall

S Pompili, G Latella, E Gaudio, R Sferra… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The intestinal extracellular matrix (ECM) represents a complex network of proteins that not
only forms a support structure for resident cells but also interacts closely with them by …

Ketogenic diet in cancer prevention and therapy: molecular targets and therapeutic opportunities

WH Talib, AI Mahmod, A Kamal, HM Rashid… - Current issues in …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Although cancer is still one of the most significant global challenges facing public health, the
world still lacks complementary approaches that would significantly enhance the efficacy of …

Strategies to target ADAM17 in disease: from its discovery to the iRhom revolution

M Calligaris, D Cuffaro, S Bonelli, DP Spanò… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
For decades, disintegrin and metalloproteinase 17 (ADAM17) has been the object of deep
investigation. Since its discovery as the tumor necrosis factor convertase, it has been …

Selective inhibitors of medium-size S1′ pocket matrix metalloproteinases: a step** stone of future drug discovery

SK Baidya, S Banerjee, N Adhikari… - Journal of Medicinal …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Among various matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), MMPs having medium-size S1′ pockets
are established as promising biomolecular targets for executing crucial roles in cancer …

Dual inhibitors of histone deacetylases and other cancer-related targets: A pharmacological perspective

Y Gao, H Zhang, F Lirussi, C Garrido, XY Ye… - Biochemical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Epigenetic enzymes histone deacetylases (HDACs) are clinically validated anticancer drug
targets which have been studied intensively in the past few decades. Although several drugs …

Bioactive materials that promote the homing of endogenous mesenchymal stem cells to improve Wound Healing

Z Jiang, L Chen, L Huang, S Yu, J Lin, M Li… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Endogenous stem cell homing refers to the transport of endogenous mesenchymal stem
cells (MSCs) to damaged tissue. The paradigm of using well-designed biomaterials to …

Current status and perspectives of protease inhibitors and their combination with nanosized drug delivery systems for targeted cancer therapy

M Rudzińska, C Daglioglu, LV Savvateeva… - Drug design …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
In cancer treatments, many natural and synthetic products have been examined; among
them, protease inhibitors are promising candidates for anti-cancer agents. Since …

The CCN2/CTGF interactome: an approach to understanding the versatility of CCN2/CTGF molecular activities

V Zaykov, B Chaqour - Journal of cell communication and signaling, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Cellular communication network 2 (CCN2), also known as connective tissue growth
factor (CTGF) regulates diverse cellular processes, some at odds with others, including …

[HTML][HTML] Skin malignant melanoma and matrix metalloproteinases: promising links to efficient therapies

AM Lazar, DO Costea, CG Popp… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Skin malignant melanoma (MM) is one of the most frequent and aggressive neoplasia
worldwide. Its associated high mortality rates are mostly due to its metastases, while …