Matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) (also known as matrilysin-1) is secreted as a proenzyme (proMMP-7) and plays a key role in the degradation of various extracellular matrix (ECM) and non-ECM ...

Methods More than 3 years after injury, serum levels of MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7, MMP-8, MMP-9 and MMP-13, TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 in eight patients who had Achilles tendon rupture were measured. Twelve ...

Prognostic factors for overall survival and distant metastasis free survival in cervical cancer patients with locally advanced disease and the role of consolidation chemotherapy.

Taisho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has synthesized sulfonamide-containing peptides acting as MMP-7 (matrilysin) inhibitors reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.