MMP-3 polymorphism: Genetic marker in pathological processes (Review)

  • Authors:
    • F. B.A. Munhoz
    • A. L. Godoy-Santos
    • M. C.L.G. Santos
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  • Published online on: July 26, 2010     https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2010.340
  • Pages: 735-740
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Abstract

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that are collectively capable of cleaving virtually all extracellular matrix (ECM) substrates and play an important role in diverse physiological and pathological processes. The activity of MMPs is controlled at multiple levels, and the transcriptional regulation of MMPs appears to represent a necessary step in its regulation. MMP-3 is a key member of the MMP family with broad substrate specificity, and is crucial to the connective tissue remodeling process. It is also involved in the turnover of the numerous ECM components. A common functional promoter polymorphism of MMP-3, 5A/6A, affects its activity and has been associated with various diseases. This polymorphism may be used as a genetic marker for certain pathologies to identify individual susceptibility. This review discusses various topics related to MMP-3 in pathological processes, with a focus on the 5A/6A polymorphism.

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Munhoz FB, Godoy-Santos AL and Santos MC: MMP-3 polymorphism: Genetic marker in pathological processes (Review). Mol Med Rep 3: 735-740, 2010
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Munhoz, F.B., Godoy-Santos, A.L., & Santos, M.C. (2010). MMP-3 polymorphism: Genetic marker in pathological processes (Review). Molecular Medicine Reports, 3, 735-740. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2010.340
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Munhoz, F. B., Godoy-Santos, A. L., Santos, M. C."MMP-3 polymorphism: Genetic marker in pathological processes (Review)". Molecular Medicine Reports 3.5 (2010): 735-740.
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Munhoz, F. B., Godoy-Santos, A. L., Santos, M. C."MMP-3 polymorphism: Genetic marker in pathological processes (Review)". Molecular Medicine Reports 3, no. 5 (2010): 735-740. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2010.340