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 language | English |
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| Journal | Liver International |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1293-304 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISSN | 1478-3223 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2010 |
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