Matrix metalloprotease (MMP) activity is essential in maintaining the homeostasis of extracellular matrix (ECM) turnover. The primary aim of this study was to examine resting levels of MMP-2 and -9, ...

Lipid peroxidation products are emerging as important stimuli to ECM production ... interstitial collagenases (MMP-1, -8, -13); (2) gelatinases (MMP-2,-9) and fibroblast activation protein ...