Abstract
Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) are members of zinc-dependent enzymes involved in the degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Among these enzymes, membrane-type 1 MMP (MT1-MMP) has been established as a vital enzyme in pericellular proteolysis of the ECM macromolecules and shown to be involved in regulating different cellular and tissue characteristics and function in normal and pathological conditions. The enzyme is also important for skeletal development, cancer invasion, growth, neovessel formation, cell invasion as well as various signal transduction events. In this review, we summarize some information about regulation of MT1-MMP expression and activity and the recent knowledge of participation of MT1-MMP in different physiological and pathological events.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proteases in Health and Disease |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 195-213 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461492337 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781461492320 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Angiogenesis
- Extracellular matrix
- Matrix metalloprotease
- Membrane type1 matrix metalloprotease
- Signal transduction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (all)