Matrix metalloproteinases in pro-atherosclerotic arterial remodeling.
J Mol Cell Cardiol
; 123: 159-167, 2018 10.
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ABSTRACT
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) is a family of Zn2+ endopeptidases that process various components of the extracellular matrix. These enzymes are also involved in activation and inhibition of signaling cascades through proteolytic cleavage of surface receptors. Moreover, MMPs play a key role in tissue remodeling and and repair. Dysregulation of MMPs is observed in patholofgical conditions, including atherosclerosis, which is associated with hyperactivation of MMPs, aberrant tissue remodeling and neovascularization of the growing atherosclerotic plaques. This makes MMPs interesting therapeutic targets that can be employed for developing novel therapies to treat atherosclerosis and its complications. Currently, a growing number of synthetic MMP inhibitors is available. In this review, we will discuss the role of these enzymes in atherosclerosis pathology and the ways of their pothential therapeutic use.
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Assunto principal:
Artérias
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Metaloproteinases da Matriz
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Aterosclerose
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Remodelação Vascular
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
J Mol Cell Cardiol
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article
País de afiliação:
Federação Russa