Matrix metalloproteinase-9-mediated type III collagen degradation as a novel serological biochemical marker for liver fibrogenesis

Sanne S Veidal, Efstathios Vassiliadis, Natasha Barascuk, Chen Zhang, Toni Segovia-Silvestre, Lloyd Klickstein, Martin R Larsen, Per Qvist, Claus Christiansen, Ben Vainer, Morten A Karsdal

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Abstract

During fibrogenesis in the liver, in which excessive remodelling of the extracellular matrix (ECM) occurs, both the quantity of type III collagen (CO3) and levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), including MMP-9, increase significantly. MMPs play major roles in ECM remodelling, via their activity in the proteolytic degradation of extracellular macromolecules such as collagens, resulting in the generation of specific cleavage fragments. These neo-epitopes may be used as markers of fibrosis.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftLiver International
Vol/bind30
Udgave nummer9
Sider (fra-til)1293-304
Antal sider12
ISSN1478-3223
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 okt. 2010

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