Matrix metalloproteinases MMP-2, MMP-7 and MMP-9 in denervated human muscle

BGH Schoser, D Blottner - Neuroreport, 1999 - journals.lww.com
PROTEOLYTIC enzyme expression was studied by matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)
immunoreactivity (-IR) in muscle biopsies from patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …

Characterization of matrix metalloproteinases in denervated muscle

M Demestre, M Orth, GM Wells… - Neuropathology and …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
In a nerve crush model of denervation, we examined muscle matrix metalloproteinase
(MMP) expression, localization and activity. In normal muscle, MMP mRNA levels were low …

Matrix metalloproteinases MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 in denervated muscle and injured nerve

Kherif, Dehaupas, Lafuma, Fardeau… - Neuropathology and …, 1998 - Wiley Online Library
Nerve crush or axotomy results in a transient or long‐term denervation accompanied by
remodelling in nerve, muscle and neuromuscular junctions. These changes include an …

Matrix metalloproteinases in inflammatory myopathies: enhanced immunoreactivity near atrophic myofibers

BGH Schoser, D Blottner… - Acta neurologica …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives–To further examine the role of proteolytic enzyme expression of matrix
metalloproteinases (MMP) and T‐cell markers in inflammatory myopathies and controls …

Activation and localization of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9 in the skeletal muscle of the muscular dystrophy dog (CXMDJ)

K Fukushima, A Nakamura, H Ueda, K Yuasa… - BMC musculoskeletal …, 2007 - Springer
Abstract Background Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are key regulatory molecules in the
formation, remodeling and degradation of all extracellular matrix (ECM) components in both …

Pattern of metalloprotease activity and myofiber regeneration in skeletal muscles of mdx mice

C Bani, J Lagrota‐Candido, DF Pinheiro… - Muscle & Nerve …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) are key regulatory molecules in the formation, remodeling,
and degradation of extracellular matrix components in both physiological and pathological …

Matrix metalloproteinases in the neocortex and spinal cord of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients

GP Lim, JR Backstrom, MJ Cullen… - Journal of …, 1996 - Wiley Online Library
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) were analyzed by immunohistochemistry and
zymography in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and control brain and spinal cord …

High intensity exercise increases expression of matrix metalloproteinases in fast skeletal muscle fibres

E Carmeli, M Moas, S Lennon… - Experimental …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Metalloproteinases (MMPs) are proteolytic enzymes that function in the extracellular matrix
to degrade connective tissues. While it is clear that exercise‐induced injury in skeletal …

The pro and the active form of matrix metalloproteinase-9 is increased in serum of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

M Demestre, G Parkin-Smith, A Petzold… - Journal of …, 2005 - Elsevier
Pro and active-matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) was measured in sera from patients with
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Guillain–Barré syndome (GBS), and healthy subjects …

Stretching and electrical stimulation regulate the metalloproteinase-2 in rat denervated skeletal muscle

SM Peviani, TL Russo, JLQ Durigan… - Neurological …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: To evaluate the effects of electrical stimulation (ES), stretching and their combined
effects in matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) gene expression and activity during early …