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Long-term Overexpression of Membrane Type-1 Matrix Metalloproteinase and Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 in Oleic Acid–induced Pancreatitis in Rats

Authors :
Yamaguchi, Taizo
Nakamura, Hayato
Kihara, Yasuyuki
Taguchi, Masashi
Yoshikawa, Hiroyuki
Otsuki, Makoto
Source :
Pancreas; May 2002, Vol. 24 Issue: 4 p348-356, 9p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) plays important roles in extracellular matrix turnover. However, little is known about the roles of MMP-2 and type IV collagen, and the relationship between MMP-2 and membrane type-1 matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) during progressive destruction of acinar cells in pancreatitis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08853177 and 15364828
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Pancreas
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48925538