The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase in Human Body Pathologies

Francesco Travascio

ISBN 10: 9535137174 / ISBN 13: 9789535137177

Published by Intechopen Dez 2017, 2017

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Neuware -Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of proteolytic zinc-containing enzymes involved in physiological as well as in pathological processes in the human organism. MMPs play a key role in the remodeling of the extracellular matrix. Such a process may occur because of tissue homeostasis, morphogenesis, and tissue repair. However, remodeling could also be a part of many pathological states such as arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, or impaired development in congenital anomalies. This book overviews the role of MMPs in different pathologies affecting the human body.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 200 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9789535137177

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Title: The Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase in ...

Publisher: Intechopen Dez 2017

Publication Date: 2017

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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of proteolytic zinc-containing enzymes involved in physiological as well as in pathological processes in the human organism. MMPs play a key role in the remodeling of the extracellular matrix. Such a process may occur because of tissue homeostasis, morphogenesis, and tissue repair. However, remodeling could also be a part of many pathological states such as arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, or impaired development in congenital anomalies. This book overviews the role of MMPs in different pathologies affecting the human body.