matrix metalloproteinase-9(English)
- one of the most widely investigated MMPs, regulates pathological remodeling processes that involve inflammation and fibrosis in cardiovascular disease. It directly degrades extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and activates cytokines and chemokines to regulate tissue remodeling. First termed 92 kDa type IV collagenase or gelatinase B
- ECM, MMP
- Pathology, Cardiology, Adaptation & plasticity, Physiology
- https://doi.org…siol.00029.2013