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Matrix Metalloproteinases in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.


ABSTRACT: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes that degrade proteins of the extracellular matrix and the basement membrane. Thus, these enzymes regulate airway remodeling, which is a major pathological feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Furthermore, proteolytic destruction in the lungs may lead to loss of elastin and the development of emphysema, which is associated with poor lung function in COPD patients. In this literature review, we describe and appraise evidence from the recent literature regarding the role of different MMPs in COPD, as well as how their activity is regulated by specific tissue inhibitors. Considering the importance of MMPs in COPD pathogenesis, we also discuss MMPs as potential targets for therapeutic intervention in COPD and present evidence from recent clinical trials in this regard.

SUBMITTER: Christopoulou ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9966421 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Matrix Metalloproteinases in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Christopoulou Maria-Elpida ME   Papakonstantinou Eleni E   Stolz Daiana D  

International journal of molecular sciences 20230214 4


Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes that degrade proteins of the extracellular matrix and the basement membrane. Thus, these enzymes regulate airway remodeling, which is a major pathological feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Furthermore, proteolytic destruction in the lungs may lead to loss of elastin and the development of emphysema, which is associated with poor lung function in COPD patients. In this literature review, we describe and appraise evide  ...[more]

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