Extra-Cellular Matrix Proteins Induce Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) Activity and Increase Airway Smooth Muscle Contraction in Asthma

Rogers, Natasha K.; Clements, Debbie; Dongre, Arundhati; Harrison, Timothy W.; Shaw, Dominick E.; Johnson, Simon R.

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0090565

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A 2-year randomised placebo-controlled trial of doxycycline for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (2014)
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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is characterised by lung cysts and airflow obstruction. Matrix metalloproteinases have been implicated in lung destruction in LAM. We performed a randomised, double-blind trial, comparing the matrix metalloproteinases i... Read More about A 2-year randomised placebo-controlled trial of doxycycline for lymphangioleiomyomatosis.

The role of inflammation resolution speed in airway smooth muscle mass accumulation in asthma: insight from a theoretical model (2014)
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Despite a large amount of in vitro data, the dynamics of airway smooth muscle (ASM) mass increase in the airways of patients with asthma is not well understood. Here, we present a novel mathematical model that describes qualitatively the growth dynam... Read More about The role of inflammation resolution speed in airway smooth muscle mass accumulation in asthma: insight from a theoretical model.

Extra-Cellular Matrix Proteins Induce Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) Activity and Increase Airway Smooth Muscle Contraction in Asthma (2014)
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Airway remodelling describes the histopathological changes leading to fixed airway obstruction in patients with asthma and includes extra-cellular matrix (ECM) deposition. Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) is present in remodelled airways but its re... Read More about Extra-Cellular Matrix Proteins Induce Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) Activity and Increase Airway Smooth Muscle Contraction in Asthma.