摘要
基质金属蛋白酶-12(MMP-12)是基质金属蛋白酶家族中的一员,是细胞外基质降解的主要介质,结构包括前肽域、催化域和血红素结合蛋白样域.MMP-12的作用主要是基因转录和抑制物的调节两个方面.MMP-12的过度表达导致病理的细胞外基质蛋白降解和过度的气道重塑,引起哮喘、肺气肿等许多呼吸系统疾病.
Matrix matalloprotenases-12(MMP-12) is a member of the matrix matalloprotenases family,and it is a main mediator to degradate the extracellular matrix. MMP-12 is composed of an propeptide domain, a catalytic domain and hemopexin-like domain. The function of MMP-12 include the genetic transcription and inhibitor regulation. Overexpress of MMP-12 causes pathological extracellular matrix protein breakdown and excessive airway remodeling,and MMP-12 is impotant in the pathogenesis of the acute and chronic lung injury,which has been implicated in a range of respiratory diseases, including asthma and emphysema.
出处
《国际儿科学杂志》
2010年第6期582-584,共3页
International Journal of Pediatrics
关键词
基质金属蛋白酶-12
细胞外基质
肺疾病
Matrix matalloprotenases-12
Extracellular matrix
Pulmonary disease