What does MMP stand for?

Matrix Metalloproteinase (enzymes related to tissue healing/remodeling and cancer cell metastasis)

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The expression of matrix metalloproteinases 1, 2, and 9 was not significantly changed, but an increased level of tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 1 mRNA was observed without modification of tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 2 mRNA.

Topically applied vitamin C enhances the MRNA level of collagens I ...

15-17) Matrix metalloproteinase 3 is considered to play essential roles in the degradation of both aggrecan and collagen fibrils in the cartilage, the latter of which may be digested through the degradation of perifibrillar extracellular matrix components such as type IX collagen (6,7) and the activation of proMMP-1, (8) proMMP-9, (19) and proMMP-13.

Serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase 3 (stromelysin 1) for ...

Anti-invasive effect of MMI-166, a new selective matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor, in cervical carcinoma cell lines.

Higher expression and activity of metalloproteinases in human ...

According to the analysis, one-quarter of human skin cancer tumours had mutations in genes that code for matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) enzymes.

Gene that suppresses skin cancer growth identified

Infrared radiation-induced matrix metalloproteinase in human skin: implications for protection Schroeder P, Lademann J, Darvin ME et al.

Infrared radiation-induced matrix metalloproteinase in human skin: ...

EMMPRIN, a Tumor Cell Surface Inducer of Matrix Metalloproteinase Production in Stromal Cells By Bryan P.

EMMPRIN, a Tumor Cell Surface Inducer of Matrix Metalloproteinase ...

Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008, epub ahead of print The matrix metalloproteinases form a large group of enzymes involved with tissue matrix reorganisation.

Matrix metalloproteinase-21 expression is associated with ...

5-LOXIN(R) was shown to inhibit the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), enzymes that selectively destroy peptide bonds and structural proteins such as collagen and cartilage.

New Study of Human Genome Screen Shows Basis of 5-LOXIN's ...