Modulation of matrix gelatinases and metalloproteinase-activating process in acute kidney rejection

Matrix metalloproteinase gelatinases in sulfur mustard-induced acute airway injury in guinea pigs.

Respiratory tract lesions induced by sulfur mustard (SM), a chemical warfare agent, are characterized by epithelial damage associated with inflammatory cell infiltration. To test the potential role of matrix metalloproteinase gelatinases in these lesions, we evaluated gelatinase activity, albumin content, and total cell count in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of guinea pigs 24 h after an intratra...

cytomegalovirus and acute rejection in kidney transplantation

Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and -9 in Meningioma

Background: Meningioma is one of the most common tumors of the central nervous system. It was shown that meningioma had up-regulated expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) that involved in cell growth, angiogenesis and metastasis.  Objectives: The aim of the study was the assessment of serum MMP-2 and -9 levels in patients with different grades of meningioma.  Materials & Me...

Recent Findings on the Role of Gelatinases (Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and -9) in Osteoarthritis

Several studies dealing with the pathomechanisms of OA refer to MMP-1, -3, -7, -8, and -13 whereas a smaller number of investigations have pointed out the pathogenic role of gelatinases in OA. These gelatinases are best known for their involvement in pulmonary, myocardial, and neoplastic disease but they are emerging as important proteases implicated in the OA progression. This paper highlights...

Corrigendum: Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 and Kidney Fibrosis

[This corrects the article on p. 21 in vol. 8, PMID: 28239354.].