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Cardiovascular Research 2000 46(2):214-224; doi:10.1016/S0008-6363(00)00003-1
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Interplay of matrix metalloproteinases, tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases and their regulators in cardiac matrix remodeling

Yun You Li*, Charles F. McTiernan and Arthur M. Feldman

1750 Biomedical Science Tower, Cardiovascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

* Corresponding author. Tel.: +1-412-648-3016; fax: +1-412-383-8857 liyy{at}msx.upmc.edu

Myocardial fibrosis due to maladaptive extracellular matrix remodeling contributes to dysfunction of the failing heart. Further elucidation of the mechanism by which myocardial fibrosis and dilatation can be prevented or even reversed remains of great interest as a potential means to limit myocardial remodeling and dysfunction. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are the driving force behind extracellular matrix degradation during remodeling and are increased in the failing human heart. MMPs are regulated by a variety of growth factors, cytokines, and matrix fragments such as matrikines. In the present report, we discuss the regulation of MMPs, the role of MMPs in the development of cardiac fibrosis, and the modulation of MMP activity using gene transfer and knockout technologies. We also present recent findings from our laboratory on the regulation of the extracellular MMP inducer (EMMPRIN), MMPs, and transforming growth factor-β1 in the failing human heart before and after left ventricular assist device support, as well as the possibility of preventing ventricular fibrosis using different anti-MMP strategies. Several studies suggest that such modulation of MMP activity can alter ventricular remodeling, myocardial dysfunction, and the progression of heart failure. It is therefore suggested that the interplay of MMPs and their regulators is important in the development of the heart failure phenotype, and myocardial fibrosis in heart failure may be modified by modulating MMP activity.

KEYWORDS Extracellular matrix; Gene therapy; Remodeling; Heart failure; Fibrosis


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