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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
64 Citations (Scopus)

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.
Original languageEnglish
JournalLiver International
Volume30
Issue number9
Pages (from-to)1293-304
Number of pages12
ISSN1478-3223
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2010

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