Article
Immunology
Shipra Pant, Astha Dimri, Renu Arora, Fouzia Siraj, Sheikh Raisuddin, Sangita Rastogi
Summary: This study investigated the expression of MMP-2, -9, -14/TIMP-1, -2, -3 in C. trachomatis-positive tubal EP patients. The results showed upregulated expression of MMP-2, -9, and -14, as well as downregulated expression of TIMP-1, -2, and -3 in C. trachomatis-positive patients compared to controls. The fold-change in MMP expression was significantly higher in C. trachomatis-positive patients, with MMP-2 showing the greatest upregulation. These findings suggest that dysregulation of MMPs/TIMPs, particularly enhanced MMP-2 expression, may play a role in the development of tubal EP in C. trachomatis-positive women.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2022)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Hao Yu, Jie Zhao, Xiaomeng Pei, Yuting Xia, Haolin Li, Wei Wang, Dagan Mao
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the role of NR4A1 in forskolin-induced granulosa cell differentiation and PGF2a-induced granulosa-lutein cell regression. The results showed that NR4A1 was up-regulated during granulosa cell differentiation and played a role in cell proliferation, apoptosis, steroidogenesis, and MAPK pathways. Furthermore, NR4A1 was also involved in the regression of granulosa-lutein cells and influenced several cellular processes. These findings provide a theoretical basis for further understanding the mechanism of porcine luteal formation and regression.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mariah J. Austin, Hattie Schunk, Carolyn Watkins, Natalie Ling, Jeremy Chauvin, Logan Morton, Adrianne M. Rosales
Summary: This study developed a system of peptomers to investigate the impact of non-natural residues on MMP specificity. The results showed that peptoid residues were well tolerated in certain substrate sites and had a moderate influence on the rate of cleavage. Furthermore, the study demonstrated that peptomers can be used in hydrogels to control degradation kinetics. This work has important implications for diagnostic and prognostic applications.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Kang Fu, Xueyao Zheng, Yuhan Chen, Liuying Wu, Zhiming Yang, Xu Chen, Wei Song
Summary: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are serious complications of diabetes mellitus, characterized by tissue destruction in the foot. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play crucial roles in the pathogenesis and wound healing process of DFUs. Overexpression of MMPs in DFUs can result in excessive tissue degradation and impaired wound healing. Regulation of MMP levels may facilitate wound healing in DFUs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Helena Laronha, Ines Carpinteiro, Jaime Portugal, Ana Azul, Mario Polido, Krasimira T. Petrova, Madalena Salema-Oom, Isabel Barahona, Jorge Caldeira
Summary: A new class of MMP inhibitors has been discovered, which can be co-polymerized with other vinyl compounds in commercial dental resins, limiting release and potential toxicity, and increasing safety. These inhibitors show unique properties towards various MMPs and did not significantly decrease cell viability at high concentrations.
Article
Fisheries
Zhimeng Lv, Guanghui Han, Chenghua Li
Summary: The TIMP1 gene plays a crucial role in inflammatory diseases in vertebrates, responding to bacterial challenge and LPS exposure. AjTIMP1 is expressed in all tissues, with the highest levels in the body wall. Imbalance in AjMMP1/AjTIMP1 ratio was observed in skin ulceration syndrome patients, leading to an inflammatory response with ROS formation and collagen degradation.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Craig N. Morrell, Doran Mix, Anu Aggarwal, Rohan Bhandari, Matthew Godwin, Phillip Owens, Sean P. Lyden, Adam Doyle, Krystin Krauel, Matthew T. Rondina, Amy Mohan, Charles J. Lowenstein, Sharon Shim, Shaun Stauffer, Vara Prasad Josyula, Sara K. Ture, David Yule, Larry E. Wagner, John M. Ashton, Ayman Elbadawi, Scott J. Cameron
Summary: Biomechanical platelet activation may be a potential mechanism behind resistance to antiplatelet medication. A study on patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) found that activation of olfactory receptor pathway is associated with AAA progression. A molecule activating platelet olfactory receptor was identified and shown to inhibit platelet activation and AAA growth.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aneta Choreziak-Michalak, Dawid Szpecht, Anna Chmielarz-Czarnocinska, Agnieszka Seremak-Mrozikiewicz, Krzysztof Drews, Grazyna Kurzawinska, Ewa Strauss, Anna Gotz-Wieckowska
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between genetic variations in matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) and the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in the Polish population. The results suggest that certain genetic variants, including the MMP-1 rs179975 1G deletion allele and TIMP-1 rs4898C allele, are associated with an increased risk of ROP. The study also identifies interactions between multiple genetic loci that impact the risk of ROP.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Chun-Yan Wan, Lei Li, Ling-Shuang Liu, Chun-Miao Jiang, Hong-Zhe Zhang, Jian-Xun Wang
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between MMPs and TIMPs during the development of apical periodontitis in mice. Results showed that the expression levels of MMPs and TIMPs increased with periapical inflammation progression, with variations in expression levels during acute and chronic stages.
JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Carla Barbosa Nonino, Natalia Yumi Noronha, Maysa de Araujo Ferreira-Julio, Ligia Moriguchi Watanabe, Karen Francislaine Cassia, Carolina Ferreira Nicoletti, Caroline Rossi Welendorf, Wilson Salgado Junior, Doroteia Rossi Silva Souza, Marcela Augusta de Souza Pinhel
Summary: This study investigated the gene expression of metalloproteinases before and after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYBG) in obese individuals. The results showed that RYGB significantly contributes to weight loss, improved BMI, reduced fat mass, and decreased TIMP2 expression, which might play a role in extracellular matrix remodeling in obesity and could serve as a potential circulating biomarker.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Gokul Raj Kathamuthu, Kadar Moideen, Kannan Thiruvengadam, Rathinam Sridhar, Dhanaraj Baskaran, Subash Babu
Summary: This study investigated the levels of circulating MMPs and TIMPs in TBL individuals with and without helminth coinfection, revealing that MMPs and TIMPs were elevated in TBL-Hel+ coinfected individuals. Regression analysis showed that these changes were independent of age, sex, and culture status. The MMP-2 ratio with all TIMPs was significantly associated with TBL-helminth coinfection, indicating a profound effect of helminth infection on TBL pathogenesis and immunity.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andreas Vilcinskas
Summary: The study demonstrates the pleiotropic functions of silkworm MMPs and TIMP in insect immunity and metamorphosis, despite insects producing fewer MMPs compared to mammals.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Milosz Caban, Katarzyna Owczarek, Urszula Lewandowska
Summary: Eye diseases are linked to visual impairment and reduced quality of life. Current treatments for these diseases are not satisfactory, highlighting the need for new therapeutic approaches. Matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases play crucial roles in eye diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mee-Hae Kim, Shao Ying Tan, Kenichi Yamahara, Masahiro Kino-Oka
Summary: Assessing the ability of cultured cells to degrade extracellular matrix (ECM) is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies. However, current methods to assess this ability in vitro are lacking. In this study, a simple culture platform using high-density collagen surfaces was developed to study the ECM remodeling potential of cultured MSCs. This platform was used to evaluate the ECM remodeling potential of long-term ex vivo-expanded MSCs in vitro.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Giulia Daneshgaran, Daniel J. Gardner, Hsuan-Hsiu Annie Chen, Solmaz Niknam-Bienia, Vinaya Soundararajan, Anjali C. Raghuram, Gene H. Kim, Pawel Labaj, David P. Kreil, Charles Wang, Young-Kwon Hong, Alex K. Wong
Summary: By analyzing the gene expression profile of fibrous capsules formed in response to smooth and textured breast implants, this study identified differences in gene expression patterns that are associated with breast implant-associated abnormalities. Specifically, low MMP3/low TNNT3/high NRG1expression pattern was found in smooth implant capsules and human capsules with capsular contracture.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tom Tanbo, Gareth Greggains, Ritsa Storeng, Bjorn Busund, Anton Langebrekke, Peter Fedorcsak
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2015)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mette Haug Stensen, Tom Gunnar Tanbo, Ritsa Storeng, Thomas Abyholm, Peter Fedorcsak
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2015)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Heidi Tiller, Peter Fedorcsak, Bjorn R. Skogen
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2016)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Miriam Landfors, Sigve Nakken, Markus Fusser, John-Arne Dahl, Arne Klungland, Peter Fedorcsak
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2016)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
John Arne Dahl, Inkyung Jung, Havard Aanes, Gareth D. Greggains, Adeel Manaf, Mads Lerdrup, Guoqiang Li, Samantha Kuan, Bin Li, Ah Young Lee, Sebastian Preissl, Ingunn Jermstad, Mads Haugland Haugen, Rajikala Suganthan, Magnar Bjoras, Klaus Hansen, Knut Tomas Dalen, Peter Fedorcsak, Bing Ren, Arne Klungland
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hilde Jorgensen, Abby S. Hill, Michael T. Beste, Manu P. Kumar, Evan Chiswick, Peter Fedorcsak, Keith B. Isaacson, Douglas A. Lauffenburger, Linda G. Griffith, Erik Qvigstad
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2017)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rasa Pelanis, Jan Roar Mellembakken, Inger Sundstr MPoromaa, Pernille Ravn, Laure Morin-Papunen, Juha S. Tapanainen, Terhi Piltonen, Johanna Puurunen, Angelica Linden Hirschberg, Peter Fedorcsak, Marianne Andersen, Dorte Glintborg
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2017)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Arne Klungland, John Arne Dahl, Gareth Greggains, Peter Fedorcsak, Adam Filipczyk
Article
Cell Biology
Miriam Landfors, Jostein Johansen, Jan Magnus Aronsen, Cathrine Broberg Vagbo, Louis C. Dore, Chuan He, Ivar Sjaastad, Pal Saetrom, Peter Fedorcsak, John Arne Dahl, Havard Aanes, Markus Fusser, Arne Klungland
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Camilla Haavaldsen, Peter Fedorcsak, Tom Tanbo, Anne Eskild
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2014)
Article
Developmental Biology
A. Polec, P. Fedorcsak, A. Eskild, T. G. Tanbo
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anja Nilsen, Markus Fusser, Gareth Greggains, Peter Fedorcsak, Arne Klungland
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pawel Wilkosz, Gareth D. Greggains, Tom G. Tanbo, Peter Fedorcsak
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tom G. Tanbo, Peter Z. Fedorcsak
Summary: Despite the increase in mean menopausal age over the last century, there is significant individual variation in natural menopause age. Women are now able to choose when to have children due to efficient contraception methods, leading to a significant increase in age at first birth. Fertility declines long before menopause, making it important but difficult to predict when a woman will enter menopause.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2021)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tom Tanbo, Peter Fedorcsak
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2017)