© 2003 by European Society of Cardiology
Copyright © 2003, European Society of Cardiology
Matrix metalloproteinases
A review of their structure and role in acute coronary syndrome
Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
dherring{at}wfubmc.edu
* Corresponding author. Tel.: +1-336-716-4950; fax: +1-336-716-9188.
Objective: To summarize the structure, function, and regulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and to review the literature to date on their potential role in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes. Methods: A recursive strategy starting with a Medline Search for primary articles in the last decade, followed by identification of additional articles of interest among the cited literature in the primary articles, followed by identification of additional articles of interest cited in the secondary articles. Results: MMPs play a central role in many fundamental processes in human health and disease. In vitro evidence suggests that MMP activity may facilitate atherosclerosis, plaque destabilization, and platelet aggregation. Limited evidence from clinical studies supports a role of MMPs in the development of acute coronary syndromes. Conclusions: MMP activity likely contributes to the development of acute coronary syndromes and may be an important therapeutic target for future drug development.
KEYWORDS Acute coronary syndromes; Matrix metalloproteinases
![]()
CiteULike
Connotea
Del.icio.us What's this?
This article has been cited by other articles:
![]() |
P. Y. Lee, Y. Li, Y. Kumagai, Y. Xu, J. S. Weinstein, E. S. Kellner, D. C. Nacionales, E. J. Butfiloski, N. van Rooijen, S. Akira, et al. Type I Interferon Modulates Monocyte Recruitment and Maturation in Chronic Inflammation Am. J. Pathol., November 1, 2009; 175(5): 2023 - 2033. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
Y.-C. Cheng, W.-H. L. Kao, B. D. Mitchell, J. R. O'Connell, H. Shen, P. F. McArdle, Q. Gibson, K. A. Ryan, A. R. Shuldiner, and T. I. Pollin Genome-Wide Association Scan Identifies Variants near Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) Genes on Chromosome 11q21-22 Strongly Associated With Serum MMP-1 Levels Circ Cardiovasc Genet, August 1, 2009; 2(4): 329 - 337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
K. Sugamura, S. Sugiyama, T. Nozaki, Y. Matsuzawa, Y. Izumiya, K. Miyata, M. Nakayama, K. Kaikita, T. Obata, M. Takeya, et al. Activated Endocannabinoid System in Coronary Artery Disease and Antiinflammatory Effects of Cannabinoid 1 Receptor Blockade on Macrophages Circulation, January 6, 2009; 119(1): 28 - 36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
M. Cohen, C. Wuillemin, O. Irion, and P. Bischof Regulation of MMP-9 by p53 in first trimester cytotrophoblastic cells Hum. Reprod., October 1, 2008; 23(10): 2273 - 2281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
J. G. Dickhout, S. Basseri, and R. C. Austin Macrophage Function and Its Impact on Atherosclerotic Lesion Composition, Progression, and Stability: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, August 1, 2008; 28(8): 1413 - 1415. [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
V. M. Miller and S. P. Duckles Vascular Actions of Estrogens: Functional Implications Pharmacol. Rev., June 1, 2008; 60(2): 210 - 241. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
A. Tello-Montoliu, F. Marin, J. Patel, V. Roldan, L. Mainar, V. Vicente, F. Sogorb, and G. Y.H. Lip Plasma angiogenin levels in acute coronary syndromes: implications for prognosis Eur. Heart J., December 2, 2007; 28(24): 3006 - 3011. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
A. M. Tuomainen, K. Nyyssonen, J. A. Laukkanen, T. Tervahartiala, T.-P. Tuomainen, J. T. Salonen, T. Sorsa, and P. J. Pussinen Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Concentrations Are Associated With Cardiovascular Outcome in Men Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, December 1, 2007; 27(12): 2722 - 2728. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
C. Armstrong, S. Abilleira, M. Sitzer, H. S. Markus, and S. Bevan Polymorphisms in MMP Family and TIMP Genes and Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness Stroke, November 1, 2007; 38(11): 2895 - 2899. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
D. Segers, F. Helderman, C. Cheng, L. C.A. van Damme, D. Tempel, E. Boersma, P. W. Serruys, R. de Crom, A. F.W. van der Steen, P. Holvoet, et al. Gelatinolytic Activity in Atherosclerotic Plaques Is Highly Localized and Is Associated With Both Macrophages and Smooth Muscle Cells In Vivo Circulation, February 6, 2007; 115(5): 609 - 616. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
A. Knoblauch, C. Will, G. Goncharenko, S. Ludwig, and V. Wixler The binding of Mss4 to {alpha}-integrin subunits regulates matrix metalloproteinase activation and fibronectin remodeling FASEB J, February 1, 2007; 21(2): 497 - 510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
W. Koenig and N. Khuseyinova Biomarkers of Atherosclerotic Plaque Instability and Rupture Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, January 1, 2007; 27(1): 15 - 26. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
K. Si-Tayeb, A. Monvoisin, C. Mazzocco, S. Lepreux, M. Decossas, G. Cubel, D. Taras, J.-F. Blanc, D. R. Robinson, and J. Rosenbaum Matrix Metalloproteinase 3 Is Present in the Cell Nucleus and Is Involved in Apoptosis Am. J. Pathol., October 1, 2006; 169(4): 1390 - 1401. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
N. Fiotti, N. Altamura, M. Fisicaro, N. Carraro, L. Uxa, G. Grassi, L. Torelli, R. Gobbato, G. Guarnieri, B. T. Baxter, et al. MMP-9 Microsatellite Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Carotid Arteries Atherosclerosis Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, June 1, 2006; 26(6): 1330 - 1336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
S. Elliot, P. Catanuto, W. Stetler-Stevenson, and S. W. Cousins Retinal Pigment Epithelium Protection from Oxidant-Mediated Loss of MMP-2 Activation Requires Both MMP-14 and TIMP-2. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci., April 1, 2006; 47(4): 1696 - 1702. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
W. J. Sandberg, A. Yndestad, E. Oie, C. Smith, T. Ueland, O. Ovchinnikova, A.-K. L. Robertson, F. Muller, A. G. Semb, H. Scholz, et al. Enhanced T-Cell Expression of RANK Ligand in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Possible Role in Plaque Destabilization Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, April 1, 2006; 26(4): 857 - 863. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
L. Pascarella, A. Penn, and G. W. Schmid-Schonbein Venous Hypertension and the Inflammatory Cascade: Major Manifestations and Trigger Mechanisms Angiology, November 1, 2005; 56(1_suppl): S3 - S10. [Abstract] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
L. Pascarella, A. Penn, and G. W. Schmid-Schonbein Venous Hypertension and the Inflammatory Cascade: Major Manifestations and Trigger Mechanisms Angiology, November 1, 2005; 56(6_suppl): S3 - S10. [Abstract] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
C. H. Stuelten, S. D. Byfield, P. R. Arany, T. S. Karpova, W. G. Stetler-Stevenson, and A. B. Roberts Breast cancer cells induce stromal fibroblasts to express MMP-9 via secretion of TNF-{alpha} and TGF-{beta} J. Cell Sci., May 15, 2005; 118(10): 2143 - 2153. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
G. K. Hansson Inflammation, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Artery Disease N. Engl. J. Med., April 21, 2005; 352(16): 1685 - 1695. [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
N. P. Kadoglou, S. S. Daskalopoulou, D. Perrea, and C. D. Liapis Matrix Metalloproteinases and Diabetic Vascular Complications Angiology, March 1, 2005; 56(2): 173 - 189. [Abstract] [PDF] |
||||
![]() |
X. Wang, J. Liang, T. Koike, H. Sun, T. Ichikawa, S. Kitajima, M. Morimoto, H. Shikama, T. Watanabe, Y. Sasaguri, et al. Overexpression of Human Matrix Metalloproteinase-12 Enhances the Development of Inflammatory Arthritis in Transgenic Rabbits Am. J. Pathol., October 1, 2004; 165(4): 1375 - 1383. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] |
||||












