Search results for " MMP"

MMP-2, MMP-9, and iNOS Expression in Human Dental Pulp Subjected to Orthodontic Traction

2009

Abstract Objective: To test the hypothesis that some metalloproteinases (MMP-2, MMP-9) and inducible nitric oxide synthetase (iNOS) enzymes in dental pulp samples do not vary when subjected to orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: Human dental pulps were taken from male and female patients (N=10; age 10–14 years). A straight wire technique was used with nickel-titanium or steel archwires. The increase of pressure applied on teeth was gradual. Five patients were subjected to premolar extractions after 14 months of treatment and one after 24 months. Samples were Bouin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, and afterwards processed for immunohistochemistry using anti-MMP-2, anti-MMP-9, and anti-iNO…

Gelatinases and their tissue inhibitors in a group of subjects with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

2016

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular events and stroke. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are endopeptidases involved in extracellular matrix degradation and then in the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases. Our aim was to evaluate plasma levels of gelatinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMP-1 and TIMP-2) in a group of subjects with OSAS. We enrolled 48 subjects (36 men and 12 women; mean age 49.7 ± 14.68 yrs) with OSAS diagnosed with a 1-night cardiorespiratory study and then we subdivided these subjects into two subgroups according to the apnea/hypopnea index (AHI): Low (L = 21 subjects with AHI …

MMP2 expression in mouse mesoangioblast is dependent on Hsp70 level.

2013

Mesoangioblasti di topo producono e rilasciano nello spazio extracellulare vescicole di membrana contenenti MMP9 e FGF2 in forma attiva

2009

Vanadium Modulates Proteolytic Activities and MMP-14-Like Levels during Paracentrotus lividus Embryogenesis

2022

The increasing industrial use of vanadium (V), as well as its recent medical use in various pathologies has intensified its environmental release, making it an emerging pollutant. The sea urchin embryo has long been used to study the effects induced by metals, including V. In this study we used an integrated approach that correlates the biological effects on embryo development with proteolytic activities of gelatinases that could better reflect any metal-induced imbalances. V-exposure caused morphological/morphometric aberrations, mainly concerning the correct distribution of embryonic cells, the development of the skeleton, and the embryo volume. Moreover, V induced a concentration change …

Dystrophin and metalloproteinase 9 in myocardial ischemia: A post-mortem immunohistochemical study

2021

The presented study evaluated the expression of dystrophin and MMP-9 in cases of sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to coronary atherosclerotic disease (CAD) in order to analyze the characteristics and the chronology of their expression, providing evidence on the possible role in post-mortem diagnosis of myocardial ischemia. The expression of these proteins was also compared to C5b-9 complex and fibronectin expression to evaluate any differences. Two groups of CAD-related SCD, respectively group 1 with gross and/or histological evidence and group 2 with no specific histological signs of myocardial ischemia, were used. A third group formed by cases of acute mechanical asphyxiation was used as a …

Abstracts of the 3rd Joint Meeting of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

2016

Background: Degenerative forms of mitral valve diseases (MVDs) are complex pathologies. Thus, it is difficult to make generalizations about MVD pathways or genetic risk factors. However, a key role of metalloproteinases (MMPs) in their pathophysiology is emerging. Thus, we performed a study to assess eventual associations of some functional SNPs in MMP-2 and MMP-9 genes with MVD risk, symptom severity and short- and long-term (4.8 years) complications. Methods: For this purpose, 90 patients and two control groups were genotyped for MMP-2 and MMP-9 gene SNPs, and systemic levels of proatrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and two enzymes were quantified and correlated to the MMP-2 and MMP-9 SNPs…

Membrane vesicles containing matrix metalloproteinase-9 and fibroblast growth factor-2 are released into the extracellular space from mouse mesoangio…

2010

Certain proteins, including fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), have proved very effective in increasing the efficacy of mesoangioblast stem cell therapy in repairing damaged tissue. We provide the first evidence that mouse mesoangioblast stem cells release FGF-2 and MMP-9 in their active form through the production of membrane vesicles. These vesicles are produced and turned over continuously, but are stable for some time in the extracellular milieu. Mesoangioblasts shed membrane vesicles even under oxygen tensions that are lower than those typically used for cell culture and more like those of mouse tissues. These findings suggest that mesoangioblast…

Cigarette smoke exposure inhibits extracellular MMP-2 (gelatinase A) activity in human lung fibroblasts

2007

Abstract Background Exposure to cigarette smoke is considered a major risk factor for the development of lung diseases, since its causative role has been assessed in the induction and maintenance of an inflamed state in the airways. Lung fibroblasts can contribute to these processes, due to their ability to produce proinflammatory chemotactic molecules and extracellular matrix remodelling proteinases. Among proteolytic enzymes, gelatinases A and B have been studied for their role in tissue breakdown and mobilisation of matrix-derived signalling molecules. Multiple reports linked gelatinase deregulation and overexpression to the development of inflammatory chronic lung diseases such as COPD.…

WIN modulates osteosarcoma MG63 cell migration by inhibiting MMPs activity and adjusting intra- and extra-cellular SPARC differential expression

2014

Invasion of cancer cells into surrounding tissue is an initial step in tumor metastasis. This event, which requires migration of cancer cells and attachment to extracellular matrix (ECM), is regulated by elements of the local microenvironment, including ECM architecture. After having demonstrated the ability of the synthetic cannabinoid WIN55,512 to induce osteosarcoma MG63 cell death (1), we studied the effects of WIN on MG63 cell migration. Wound healing assay was performed to measure the ability of cells to migrate and fill the gap obtained by physical disruption of cell monolayer (2). We observed a significant delay in wound closure in 5 M WIN treated cells compared to untreated cells …