title: Matrix metalloproteinases. A review.
abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases constitute the major proteolytic enzyme group degrading the extracellular matrix components. They are involved in the remodeling of the connective tissue during normal biological processes. Their abnormal expression leads to pathological situations.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de Pathologie Cellulaire, CNRS URA 602, Institut Pasteur, Lyon, France.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Emonard
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Grimaud
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005109:Extracellular Matrix / Q000378:metabolism*; D018093:Gelatinases; D006801:Humans; D019278:Matrix Metalloproteinase 3; D008666:Metalloendopeptidases / Q000378:metabolism*; D003012:Microbial Collagenase / Q000378:metabolism*; D010434:Pepsin A / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D010434:Pepsin A; D018093:Gelatinases; D008666:Metalloendopeptidases; D019278:Matrix Metalloproteinase 3; D003012:Microbial Collagenase