Updating the role of matrix metalloproteinases in mineralized tissue and related diseases
J. appl. oral sci
; J. appl. oral sci;27: e20180596, 2019. graf
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| ID: biblio-1019968
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Bone development and healing processes involve a complex cascade of biological events requiring well-orchestrated synergism with bone cells, growth factors, and other trophic signaling molecules and cellular structures. Beyond health processes, MMPs play several key roles in the installation of heart and blood vessel related diseases and cancer, ranging from accelerating metastatic cells to ectopic vascular mineralization by smooth muscle cells in complementary manner. The tissue inhibitors of MMPs (TIMPs) have an important role in controlling proteolysis. Paired with the post-transcriptional efficiency of specific miRNAs, they modulate MMP performance. If druggable, these molecules are suggested to be a platform for development of "smart" medications and further clinical trials. Thus, considering the pleiotropic effect of MMPs on mammals, the purpose of this review is to update the role of those multifaceted proteases in mineralized tissues in health, such as bone, and pathophysiological disorders, such as ectopic vascular calcification and cancer.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
BBO
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Remodelação Óssea
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Metaloproteinases da Matriz
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Matriz Extracelular
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J. appl. oral sci
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil