MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES: KEY PLAYERS IN TISSUE REMODELING AND DISEASE

Matrix metalloproteinases matrix MMPs (MMPs) are a large group of zinc-dependent endopeptidases. These enzymes play critical functions in {extracellular matrix remodeling, contributing to physiological processes such as wound healing, embryogenesis, and angiogenesis. However, dysregulation in MMP activity has been linked to a wide range of patholog