Biochemical and biological attributes of matrix metalloproteinases
N Cui, M Hu, RA Khalil - Progress in molecular biology and translational …, 2017 - Elsevier
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that are
involved in the degradation of various proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Typically …
involved in the degradation of various proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Typically …
The role of matrix metalloproteinases in osteoarthritis pathogenesis: An updated review
Extensive degeneration of articular cartilage (AC) is a primary event in the pathogenesis of
osteoarthritis (OA) and other types of joint and bone inflammation. OA results in the loss of …
osteoarthritis (OA) and other types of joint and bone inflammation. OA results in the loss of …
Dental enamel formation and implications for oral health and disease
Dental enamel is the hardest and most mineralized tissue in extinct and extant vertebrate
species and provides maximum durability that allows teeth to function as weapons and/or …
species and provides maximum durability that allows teeth to function as weapons and/or …
Regulation of matrix metalloproteinase expression in tumor invasion
J Westermarck, VM Kähäri - The FASEB journal, 1999 - Wiley Online Library
Degradation of basement membranes and stromal extracellular matrix (ECM) is crucial for
invasion and metastasis of malignant cells. Degradation of ECM is initiated by proteinases …
invasion and metastasis of malignant cells. Degradation of ECM is initiated by proteinases …
Design and Therapeutic Application of Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitors. (Chem. Rev. 1999, 99, 2735−2776. Published on the Web September 8, 1999).
M Whittaker, CD Floyd, P Brown, AJH Gearing - Chemical reviews, 2001 - ACS Publications
Matrix metalloproteinases and metastasis
DE Kleiner, WG Stetler-Stevenson - Cancer chemotherapy and …, 1999 - Springer
Metastatic disease is responsible for the majority of cancer-related deaths, either directly
due to tumor involvement of critical organs or indirectly due to complications of therapy to …
due to tumor involvement of critical organs or indirectly due to complications of therapy to …
Matrix metalloproteinases in the brain and blood–brain barrier: versatile breakers and makers
Matrix metalloproteinases are versatile endopeptidases with many different functions in the
body in health and disease. In the brain, matrix metalloproteinases are critical for tissue …
body in health and disease. In the brain, matrix metalloproteinases are critical for tissue …
Matrix metalloproteinases: structures, evolution, and diversification
I Massova, LP Kotra, R Fridman… - The FASEB …, 1998 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT A comprehensive sequence alignment of 64 members of the family of matrix
metalloproteinases (MMPs) for the entire sequences, and subsequently the catalytic and the …
metalloproteinases (MMPs) for the entire sequences, and subsequently the catalytic and the …
Cellular and chemical events during enamel maturation
CE Smith - Critical Reviews in Oral Biology & Medicine, 1998 - journals.sagepub.com
This review focuses on the process of enamel maturation, a series of events associated with
slow, progressive growth in the width and thickness of apatitic crystals. This developmental …
slow, progressive growth in the width and thickness of apatitic crystals. This developmental …
[HTML][HTML] Matrix metalloproteinases: evolution, gene regulation and functional analysis in mouse models
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a large family of zinc-endopeptidases which play
important roles in multiple physiological and pathological processes. These enzymes are …
important roles in multiple physiological and pathological processes. These enzymes are …